Selwyn Milborrow is the founder of MasterClass Writers, the home of creative talks about writing and publishing. The office is based in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa. Members are from SA, US, UK & France.
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I wrote this poem on the day of Luca, my grandson’s birth. Poem for Luca Daniel Milborrow 16 August's cradle holds a treasure so dear, Luca Milborrow, a grandchild, a radiant light and clear. A great-grandchild, a fresh beginning's embrace, His life's canvas painted with Ma Eva’s smile and grace. May wisdom's gentle streams guide his way, Luca's gi…
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My granddaughter, Willow Liberty's first song recorded, 8 May 2023
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Barend van Vuuren lees sy laaste gedigte
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Barend van Vuuren was a poet introduced to me by his cousin, Nadan Naidoo. Barend was welcomed into my MasterClass Writers group and quickly became a popular character. He was sensitive, intelligent and a great human being. The recordings were aired by fellow poet, Don Beukes on his podcast a week after Barend's passing. I would like to pay tribute…
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My gedig vir my Ma was opgeneem in die Afrikaans matriekvraestel. Wat ‘n eer!
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Poet Rozetta Whitting talks about the Christmas season
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MasterClass Writer and Poet, Rozetta Whitting talks about the Christmas season.
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Bevan Boggenpoel talks about his book 'Madiba's Quotes & Anecdotes' with Prof Darryl David
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South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the f…
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Selwyn Milborrow talks about his book 'Madiba's Quotes & Anecdotes' to Prof Darryl David
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South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the f…
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gedicht voor veerle, els, en anne-sophie
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gedicht voor veerle, els, en anne-sophie onthoud je nog? weet je nog hoe we samen hand in hand uit de schoolpoort kwamen onafscheidelijke vrienden voor altijd? niet? wacht, ik weet dat je luistert ook al is de verbinding verbroken weet ik dat de pen genadig zal zijn om de keel haar stilte te breken en ‘n gedicht voor de dag vannacht in het zuiden v…
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Port Elizabeth poet Chantal Sam Moodaley reads her poem 'Love at first fight'.
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Port Elizabeth poet and children's author, Chantal Sam Moodaley reads her poem 'Love at first fight'.
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Arthur Nortje remembered 50 years on by Selwyn Milborrow
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I would like to make a case for the repatriation of the remains of Arthur Nortje, a poet from Port Elizabeth buried in Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford, United Kingdom. He died of a suspected barbiturate overdose on 11 December 1970. Dennis Brutus, Nortje’s mentor, claimed that he had died from an overdose of forty-five barbiturate tablets while other s…
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Introducing my new poem "Child of Africa" read by Angelique Angie Simons from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Astonishing poetry performance! My poem was inspired by an image by German Artist, Andrea Braun.
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The fear of writing and a free-writing exercise
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The fear of writing and a free-writing exercise
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Selwyn Milborrow's poem 'A love so beautiful'.
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I had the honour of collaborating with the talented watercolour artist, Andrea Braun from Germany on her painting of a loving elderly couple that instantly captivated me. I immediately felt a new poem 'A love so beautiful' forming at the exact moment I saw Andrea's watercolour painting. In fact, I not only saw the words of the poem forming in my he…
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Give yourself permission to be creative - SELWYN MILBORROW
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A lot of people struggle to give themselves permission to be creative. It is understandable because all of us are a little bit suspicious of our own talent. And you know what? That could be the beginning or the root cause of procrastination, but that for another day. I have come to the realisation that my experience of doubting my own talent is not…
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Selwyn Milborrow shares thoughts from his Lockdown Journal - 29 July 2020.
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Day 9 - Lockdown Journal of a South African podcaster.
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Selwyn Milborrow’s Lockdown Journal.
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Day 7 - Lockdown Journal in South Africa.
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Day 6 - Lockdown Journal during the lockdown regulation in South Africa.
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How aspiring writers tend to have self-limiting beliefs
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Selwyn Milborrow talks about how aspiring writers tend to have self-limiting beliefs.
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Identifying challenges and limitations as a writer - Chantal Moodaley
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Our MasterClass Writer, Chantal Moddaly, talks about identifying challenges and limitations as a writer.
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Day 5 - My Lockdown Journal broadcasting from South Africa.
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Day 4 of my Lockdown Journal during COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa.
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Day 3 - My Lockdown Journal
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Day 2 of my Lockdown Journal is about adjusting to a new way of life.
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Leroy Abrahams is a poet from Port Elizabeth in South Africa.
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My lockdown journal: Chronicles of a South African writer - The coronavirus has become our 9/11 and our Arab spring. The coronavirus has changed civilisation; it changed our imaginations. It’s a historic period because mankind will in future (now already) refer to a pre-coronavirus and a post-coronavirus period. #LockdownSouthAfrica #LockdownJourna…
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Poet, Bevan Boggenpoel shares his thoughts on the drama around the Springboks visit to PE.
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Poet, Bevan Boggenpoel shares his thoughts on the drama around the Springboks visit to PE. He also talks about about his son who was chosen to play soccer for a top club in Port Elizabeth.
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MasterClass Writer, Leroy Abrahams winner of ‘Poet of the Year’ award at the Helenvale Star Communi
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Our MasterClass Writer, Leroy Abrahams received the ‘Poet of the Year’ award at the Helenvale Star Community Awards 2019. God answers prayer! Well done, Leroy. All of us from the MasterClass Writers Group are proud of you knowing where you come from. A worthy winner. Victory is yours!
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MasterClass Writer, Rozetta Whitting shares an inspirational story about her Down Syndrome son Alvin
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MasterClass Writer, Rozetta Whitting shares an inspirational story about her Down Syndrome son, Alvin.
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Rozetta Whitting From MasterClass Writers interviews Alfred ‘Ploeksie’ Matthews.
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Rozetta Whitting From MasterClass Writers interviews Alfred ‘Ploeksie’ Matthews. He is a poet from Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa.
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That's Write Selwyn Milborrow (Trailer)
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Selwyn Milborrow reads poems inspired by the Syrian war, Donald Trump, and the #MeToo movement.
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Romantic poetry from South Africa by Selwyn Milborrow
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Afrikaanse liefdesgedigte van Selwyn Milborrow
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Afrikaanse liefdesgedigte van Selwyn Milborrow
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Romantiese gedigte in Afrikaans, Nederlands en Engels deur Selwyn Milborrow
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Romantiese gedigte in Afrikaans, Nederlands en Engels deur Selwyn Milborrow
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Let's get rid of those self-limiting beliefs!
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Selwyn Milborrow shares his thoughts on self-limiting beliefs.
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Self-limiting belief systems people create
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It is not only writers that suffer from the negative results of self-limiting belief systems; it is everyone. Selwyn Milborrow shares some of his thoughts on this serious matter.
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The poetry of Selwyn Milborrow - Part 1
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Selwyn Milborrow shares his poetry and the power of words that writers must be wary of.
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Interview with Don Beukes, a South African and British author living in France
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Selwyn Milborrow of MasterClass Writers in South Africa, interviewed Don Beukes, formerly from Cape Town now residing in France.
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Digter, Susan Tiervlei lees hartseer gedigte maar verras met iets opgeruimds
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Vir party mense is Susan Tiervlei die vrou wat komieklike stories vertel en sommer self daarvoor lag. Ja, vir my ook, maar daar is ‘n ander kant vanSusan; die diep denker en digter wat skryf oor dinkdinge, en dit op ‘n unieke manier neerpen.
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Digter en storieverteller, Susan Tiervlei gesels oor die skryfproses
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Susan Tiervlei gesels oor die skryfproses en lees haar gedigte: "Ek leef: deel 1 en 2" en "My liefste Daniel".
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Prophecy over Sharon Liberty by Prophet Ed Traut
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Prophecy over my Sharon Liberty by Prophet Ed Traut on Sunday, 13 October 2019.
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Reciting poetry to an elderly stroke survivor
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Rozetta Whitting, our MasterClass writer interviewed a friend who survived a stroke recently. Rozetta reads poetry to Judy Coetzee and shares some inspiring stories.
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The excuse that you don’t have time in the day or evening to write is a dream killer. Share this podcast with the procrastinators out there.
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Seven reasons why you need to write a book
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Seven reasons why you need to write a book will give you more perspective and better focus as an aspiring writer.
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For a writer to change lives, it’s best to start with yourself. Change won’t happen if you’re in a state of fear. Face the fear and keep writing.
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MasterClass Writer, Rozetta Whitting recently started reading poetry to the elderly. She noticed that many of the elders were responding. They were becoming more alive. They were enjoying themselves. This is an ongoing project that we support Rozetta with.
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Our youth needs support and inspiration in today’s world of unhappiness, confusion and challenges. This episode aims to cheer them up and encourage them to press on.
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Today’s youth is tomorrow’s adults. Let’s support them in every way possible.
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