GetSmarter Blog

By Ron Irwin

How many times has an author insisted to me that she is a better writer than some bestselling novelist, and thus it ought to be easy to get her published?
 
My reply is always the same and always will be the same: people do not buy “drivel”. They buy books that allow them to have an emotional experience that is superior to everyday life. The writing people buy may be workmanlike, but it is professional, and the stories and the characters have resonance. 

By Gareth Cotten

The idea of entrepreneurship has undergone some sweeping changes in the recent past, and nowhere more so than right here in SA. These are just a few of the reasons for, and outcomes of, people having an entirely different take on going into business for themselves.

By Anna Malczyk

You may remember your school English teacher preaching about the difference between starting a question with “can” or “may”. The distinction is important because it helps make your meaning clearer – which is the goal of good communication!

By Anna Malczyk

Bare and bear are homophones, which are words that sound the same but are spelled differently. Here’s a quick overview of just some their different meanings – you may be surprised how many there are!