Flow State 

By inviting workshop participants to write against the attempted silencing of emerging writers, we will consider what it means to create in danger, under censorship, and the importance of free creative expression.

This enveloping literary salon explores the intricate tapestry of personal and collective identities through the art of storytelling. Plunge into the tenets of Bapedi poetry, and reflect on the narratives we craft for ourselves, along with those we inherit, all through poetic elements of sound and rhythm.

In an evening part-workshop part-roundtable, emerging writer Chris Ames will explain how some principles of comedy can be used to tighten narrative structures, resolve discomfort, and improve all kinds of stories—from absurdist, high-concept short fiction to your sad novel about a marriage in disrepair.

Calling all young YA enthusiasts —whether you prefer fantasy, romance, dystopia, or real-life drama, shape your voice and sharpen your skills in the YA genre.