10 Ways to help a writer

Writing is a tough way to make a living. Book sales are minimal nowadays. The pay rate for freelancing is laughable. To add insult to quite painful injury, everyone thinks writing is a hobby a person should do for free. It’s not. Good writing is not an accident; it happens after years of hard work. Do you feel bad for writers? Have you ever wondered how you could help them?

Here are 10 ways you can support a struggling writer in Botswana.

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Editor's Comment
Prosecutors deserve better

These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...

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