Welcome to 2025—a new year for writing, co-writing, and more developing projects! Here are some of last year’s headlines, including gonzo journalism, gothic South African films, and freelancing advice.
Gonzo Journalism in Southern Africa
“Gonzo journalism is the immersive, often chaotic writing style made famous by Hunter S Thompson. However, this type of writing isn’t restricted to fit only Kentucky and Las Vegas.”
From New Journalism to Modern Gonzo
“Gonzo journalism is a writing style strongly associated with Tom Wolfe and Hunter S. Thompson. However, others have contributed their voice to immersive journalism since the genre’s earliest roots in New Journalism.”
(Southern) African Gothic: Exploring the Horror Film Genre
“Horror has long been an underappreciated genre in southern Africa, perhaps owing some of its early obscurity to apartheid’s strict censorship laws.”
How Persistence Pays Off as a Freelancer
“Asking, pitching, and adapting is key to being a career writer. Here’s how to turn negatives into positives as you turn rejections into successful article sales.”
The Untold Stories of Township Animals
“The dogs have taken me on many impromptu walks with their tails wagging. They have also shown me with incredible enthusiasm how to uncover rat nests and anthills.”
On the Sharp Corroded Edge of Township Living
“There are good and bad sides to every neighbourhood, and a tale of two cities isn’t as simple as it seems. Here’s a look behind the curtain of living in a rural South African township.”
Alex J. Coyne 