Mandy de Waal

Presentations & talks

My Year of Writing

- Talk given at 24.com's blogging and writing workshop, 18 April 2009
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Writing workshop for bloggers

As the huge surge in blogging creates a battle for readers here's your opportunity to sharpen your writing at a workshop facilitated by three local writing/blogging legends. I will also be there as a minor curtain raiser.

To be held at 24.com on Saturday 18th April 2009 from 08h30 to 12h30 the workshop features my favourite columnist Chris Roper, local internet entrepreneur and blogger extraordinaire Charl Norman and Justin Hartman, founder of Afrigator which is currently taking Africa by storm.

During the workshop you will find out:
- How to create a fresh and distinctive voice;

- How to spice up your blog and sex life;

- How to make money blogging;

- How to promote your blog;

- How to attract and keep readership;

- About blogging trends in South Africa and Africa.

If you'd like to attend this workshop email community@sa.24.com.

A fee of R50 will be charged at the door upon registration.

WORKSHOP AGENDA - SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2009:

08h30 : Registration

09h00 : Mandy de Waal : A year of writing : News, truth, journalism and doing what you love.

09h40 : Chris Roper : Teaching an old blog new tricks: 7 ways to spice up your sex life.

10h20 : Charl Norman : Blogging all the way to the bank : Get your blog read. Make money blogging.

11h00 : Justin Hartman : How to promote and market your blog. Trends in SA and beyond.

11h40 : Discussion and questions.

12h10 : Refreshments and networking.