The Life Righting Collective runs courses to encourage self-exploration through life writing, raises funds for course fees and brings people together to share their stories and grow community.

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Please note: The views expressed in the blog section of the Life Righting Collective website do not necessarily represent the views of the Life Righting Collective as an organisation. We support and encourage the expression of diverse opinions and differing points of view and invite guest blogs about life writing. We will not publish writing that incites hatred or violence of any kind. Read our disclaimer here.

Writing Retreat Raffle - Win 4 Blissful Days at Uitkyk

This impeccable, cosy, winter retreat is generously offered by LRC member Judy Bekker. Take inspiring walks on Fish Hoek Beach just 60m away, or dreamily take in the view at […]

Research that proves our healing purpose

Throughout recorded history, people in diverse cultures have embraced the idea that creative expression - including visual art, stories, dance and music - contributes to healing. In recent times, the […]

2023 LRC Annual General Party (AGM)

Our Annual General Party (yes we know an AGM is a formal event, and we also like to take every opportunity to celebrate the fact that the LRC has turned […]

The LRC at the Bridges for Music Academy in Langa

And now for something very different... Dawn Garisch and Ian Bell go to Langa to teach memoir at the Bridges for Music Academy. Ian tells the story...

15 POETS, 3 SESSIONS, 5 PRIZES

The LRC was out in force at the POETRY IN MCGREGOR festival in November. Many of the poetry events were held at Temenos - famous for their gorgeous lush gardens […]

LRC ANNUAL GENERAL PARTY – A poem by Charlotte Mande Illunga

LRC This is how it is Not a cult But a colorful quilt Painted with words Beaded in ink

The LRC'S AGP - Playing with letters by Doreen Gowans

How often do you come across a range of letters and wonder what on earth is that? No, it is not an acronym. I learnt this at the FUG only […]

BOOK REVIEW: A DUTIFUL BOY BY MOHSIN ZAIDI

We all share the very human need to belong: to our families, our clan, our culture, our tribe. Feeling that we belong is no small thing: it can feel like […]

Poetry in McGregor 2021

Written by Julia Norrish and Inge Van Niekerk Poets – spanning the full spectrum from self-proclaimed novices, to the published and multi-award winning – gather annually on even ground in […]

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The Life Righting Collective runs courses to encourage self-exploration through life writing, raises funds for course fees and brings people together to share their stories and grow community.

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