A burning desire for inspiration…I love literary workshops and seminars. If I could afford it, I would attend a writers’ workshop (and literary events in general) at a cozy hotel with breathtaking scenery every month. Writing workshops usually give me the inspiration I need; they ignite my creative juices, that […]
Stories of Transformation
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I have never considered myself suitable for contemporary lawyering. Those close to me have always found me to be very colourful in character, which when juxtaposed with the stereotype of what a lawyer is often considered to be comes off as a bit too loud for the age-old profession. I like to […]
First, I wish to say: “Thank you for admitting me into the AWT Informative seminar.” As a journalist and an upcoming writer, I learnt a lot about what the writing and publishingindustry requires of writers. And I strongly believe that AWT will continue mentoring me with great writing and narrative skills, especially […]
“Are you sure it’s worth it?” My mother asked for the third time in a week following the news that I would travel to the neighboring country for a seminar. “Have you done enough research about the organizers, speakers, and the venue? You know there are many scammers online.” I […]
Monday morning had been quite busy and the unforgiving Kampala city sunshine didn’t help either. Despite my long morning, I was looking forward to this two-day getaway- better yet, a two-day getaway for something I have been deeply passionate about for as long as I can remember. This would be […]
In early February, my homegirl Roby and I rendezvoused at Azuri Café along Moi Avenue after we buried our primary school classmate. We shivered at how fleeting life is, reminiscing our time with our departed friend, each of us wishing to have been a better friend to her. Death is a […]
by Divin Ishimwe I was 11 years old the first time I received a prize in an essay contest at school. We had a French teacher who was a true lover of African, French and English literature. In his numerous sessions, he spent most of his time reciting the classic […]
by Patilda Gabriella Baluka A journey of 1000 miles begins with a step ~ Chinese Proverb The African Writers Trust (AWT) Emerging Writers workshop has been an ecstatic learning experience that has left me in an ebullient mood, I must say. For long, I had always been reluctant with my […]
by Lorraine Rukundo I saw my father’s car arrive at the parking yard of HotSpring Villas at around 5:15 pm. I was so excited that I could not help but run down the staircase of the reception building towards him and embrace him warmly. I could not stop smiling. […]
by Bethany Namukwaya Makumbi Transformation. This is when someone becomes a better version of themselves. The African Writers Trust Emerging Writers workshop did a lot to help me improve my skills in writing and taught me new ones. It helped me achieve what I had been chasing for a long […]