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From left standing: Karabo Ntanzi , Toni Gumede; Geraldine du Preez; Mmathabo Mfete; Patricia Tsepane (with the dwarf), Peter van der Schyff and Adri Strydom (sitting). Bloemfontein leapt into spring by hosting the PRISA Creative Writing Weekend at Indaba Lodge from 21 to 23 August 2009. It was facilitated by Peter van der Schyff CPRP. Delegates were from ESKOM, the Independent Electoral Commission and Free State Development Corporation. The first day was dedicated to theory. Most aspects of writing were covered including effective writing, the art of writing feature articles and media releases, checklists for writing, basic principles of writing, the who, what, when, where, why and how, etc. For the practical exercises, delegates were divided into two teams, each with an assignment requiring them to arrange a media conference for a product launch, write and submit a media release and a feature article, deliver a speech and prepare a media kit. The presentations were made on Sunday to cheers of delight and fun from all. |