It was Ernest Hemingway who once said, ‘there is nothing to writing. You just sit at a typewriter, and bleed.’ If you don’t mind the idea of a little metaphorical blood-letting, here are a few tips I have found helpful over the years.
Researching your Historical Novel
The idea of researching a historical novel can seem a daunting task, but if you’ve chosen a period you’re genuinely interested in, then you should find yourself down a rabbit hole full of boundless, inspirational ideas for both your plot and your characters.
The first African Education Technology initiative, INJINI, is launched!
The first African Education Technology initiative, INJINI, is launched!
Liesbet and I attended the launched of the EdTech Initiative Injini at UCT this week.
The South African Book Fair 2017
I attended this year’s South African Book Fair at the Newtown Precinct in Johannesburg – so allow me share this exciting experience with you!
Scholarly publishing in SA – what do you know about this field?
Imbali recently attended the seminar, Scholarly publishing: Challenges and future perspectives, hosted by CREST, SciCom, ASSAf and African Minds at Stellenbosch University.
The Imbali Online Shop – helps sell your books!
Today, in our ever-more connected, open world, everyone can be a writer. The internet and modern technology enables everyone to tell their story and become an author – and to publish their books. Isn’t it exciting!
Need some print production information?
Believe it or not, for those curious ones out there – we have some fascinating print production information…
At Imbali, our publications are individually and carefully assessed, planned and produced.
Launching Imbali – a dream come true!
Three short months ago, we had our first Imbali meeting – imagine that! All our thinking, planning and en-visioning… culminated in the launch of Imbali Academic Publishers and Imbali General & Trade Publishers at the aptly chosen, historical and commemorative National Library’s Centre for the Book. Bang!
Engage with us – on social media!
We are active on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter – link up with us on our social media presences, to connect and engage, review and observe, comment and share – and create.
3 + 3 = 8? – The power of working together
At Imbali we understand the power of people working together. We believe and know that two creatives arrive at many more amazing ideas than one working on his or her own.
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