A packed day of insightful workshops awaits established and aspiring authors at The Drama Factory on Saturday (10 August).
The Fringe Fireside Chats Festival celebrates, supports and informs self-published authors as well as providing a platform for self-publishing service providers to explain and promote their services.
Dedicated to celebrating the self-expression of indie authors and Helderberg beauty, Fringe Fireside Chats is a beacon for independent voices and creative freedom in an ever-evolving book-publishing landscape.
“The Drama Factory is delighted to be a partner in the Fringe Fireside Chats this year,” said Sue Diepeveen, owner of The Drama Factory. “Come and join us for one or all the talks, to find out more about self-publishing topics such as marketing, AI, copyright and more. You may never even have thought of writing a book, and these sessions could inspire you.”
The line-up includes: . Cathy Park Kelly – How To Sell Your Book Without Selling Your Soul, at 10:00;. Refilwe Motsoeneng of Michaelsons Giles Inc. – What indie authors need to know about copyright, at 11:00;. Refilwe Moetsoeneng – The legalities of writing with the help of AI, at 12:00;. Blue Weaver Marketing – How a distributor markets your book to the trade, at 14:00;. Tertius van Eerden of Print On Demand – How to Turn Your Manuscript into a Masterpiece and Enjoy Global Distribution, at 15:30.
The venue’s bar and café will be open throughout the day.
- Bookings can be made online at www.thedramafactory.co.za or by calling 073 215 2290.


