I am an author, reader, dreamer, and logophile. I love languages and helping people become the best version of themselves.
I've mentored young writers in the US and South Africa. I believe in encouragement. I believe that people learn when they are having fun. I'm passionate about my subjects, I'm a great listener, and I know what it's like to learn a foreign language. I like to keep things light and anxiety-free!
• 2016: MA Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University (summa cum laude)
• 2013: Honours in English Literature at Wits (cum laude)
• 2012: BA LLB at Wits (cum laude)
• Selling my first novel to Candlewick Press and Walker Books. (It's called THE TURNAWAY GIRLS and it's out in October 2018.)
• Receiving the Mandela Rhodes Scholarship.
• Doing an MA in Writing for Young People in the UK and graduating at the top of my class.
English
I am passionate about languages, and the English language is my first love. I received an A for English in high school, studied English Literature at university, and taught English as a second language at Education First.
English Literature
I have an Honours degree in English Literature from Wits, and won the prize for being the highest achieving student in my Honours year. (I consistently got marks in the 80s for essays and exams.)
Creative Writing
I am an author. My debut novel, THE TURNAWAY GIRLS, is coming out in 6 different countries in October 2018. I've also published short stories and poems. I've mentored young writers in a few different countries.
Law
I have an LLB from Wits with Distinction.
Conversational English
Having studied foreign languages myself, I know how difficult it is to get out of your comfort zone and start conversing in a new language! I've taught English as a second language at Education First and English is my first language.
Writing Techniques
I am an author. My debut novel, THE TURNAWAY GIRLS, is coming out in 6 different countries in October 2018. I've also published short stories and poems, and I've worked as a content creator and copywriter. I've mentored writers around the world.
Hayley will travel up to 10km from Orange Grove, Johannesburg, Gauteng to you.
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