Beste Selwyn Milborrow podcasts (2024)

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My 7-step book planning strategy 9:19

1M ago9:19

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My 7-step book planning strategy is to help aspirant and published writers to strategise to publish a book. I may sound difficult, but with clear planning steps anyone can do it.

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Interview with poet and expat, Don Beukes now a French citizen 15:39

1M ago15:39

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In this episode I talk to Don Beukes, originally from Cape Town, South Africa. He was born, raised and educated in the Western Cape during the last two decades of apartheid. He moved to the UK to teach English. He is now a retired English and Geography teacher, residing as a French citizen. He has been weaving words since his childhood years. He wr…

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"I don't have time" Sounds familiar? 3:22

1M ago3:22

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This episode is part of my series on self-limiting beliefs. We all like to think and say we want to write a book, but we don't have time. In this episode I share a few thoughts on how we are procrastinating or making excuses. I give advice on how to get over our excuses and become writers.

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Leroy Abrahams - from gangster to poet 6:46

1M ago6:46

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Leroy Abrahams got involved with drugs and gangsterism in his teens. He was a rebel and then became homeless. He lived under a bridge in Gqeberha's infamous northern areas. He knew he had a calling to become a poet and motivational speaker, but could not overcome his addiction until one day when he gave his heart and life to God. In this interview,…

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Self-limiting belief systems to be aware of today 5:06

1M ago5:06

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Self-limiting belief systems to be aware of today. In this episode I am making aspirant artists and writers aware of how self-limiting beliefs can stop them from achieving their goals and destiny.

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Poem for Luca Daniel Milborrow 1:29

1+ y ago1:29

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I wrote this poem on the day of Luca, my grandson’s birth. Poem for Luca Daniel Milborrow 16 August's cradle holds a treasure so dear, Luca Milborrow, a grandchild, a radiant light and clear. A great-grandchild, a fresh beginning's embrace, His life's canvas painted with Ma Eva’s smile and grace. May wisdom's gentle streams guide his way, Luca's gi…

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Willow sings 'Twinkle little star' 0:32

1+ y ago0:32

0:32

My granddaughter, Willow Liberty's first song recorded, 8 May 2023

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Barend van Vuuren lees sy laaste gedigte 6:29

2y ago6:29

6:29

Barend van Vuuren was a poet introduced to me by his cousin, Nadan Naidoo. Barend was welcomed into my MasterClass Writers group and quickly became a popular character. He was sensitive, intelligent and a great human being. The recordings were aired by fellow poet, Don Beukes on his podcast a week after Barend's passing. I would like to pay tribute…

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Gedig vir Ma 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

0:59

My gedig vir my Ma was opgeneem in die Afrikaans matriekvraestel. Wat ‘n eer!

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Poet Rozetta Whitting talks about the Christmas season 1:51

3y ago1:51

1:51

MasterClass Writer and Poet, Rozetta Whitting talks about the Christmas season.

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Bevan Boggenpoel talks about his book 'Madiba's Quotes & Anecdotes' with Prof Darryl David 16:28

3y ago16:28

16:28

South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the f…

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Selwyn Milborrow talks about his book 'Madiba's Quotes & Anecdotes' to Prof Darryl David 6:19

3y ago6:19

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South African authors, Selwyn Milborrow and Bevan Boggenpoel released a new book Madiba’s Quotes & Anecdotes: Reflections and Conversations. It honours Nelson Mandela through his quotes, anecdotes, and commentary. The authors use Madiba’s 27 quotes to reflect on his 27 years on Robben Island and beyond. The idea for the book came about during the f…

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gedicht voor veerle, els, en anne-sophie 0:43

3+ y ago0:43

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gedicht voor veerle, els, en anne-sophie onthoud je nog? weet je nog hoe we samen hand in hand uit de schoolpoort kwamen onafscheidelijke vrienden voor altijd? niet? wacht, ik weet dat je luistert ook al is de verbinding verbroken weet ik dat de pen genadig zal zijn om de keel haar stilte te breken en ‘n gedicht voor de dag vannacht in het zuiden v…

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Port Elizabeth poet Chantal Sam Moodaley reads her poem 'Love at first fight'. 3:18

4y ago3:18

3:18

Port Elizabeth poet and children's author, Chantal Sam Moodaley reads her poem 'Love at first fight'.

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Arthur Nortje remembered 50 years on by Selwyn Milborrow 13:32

4y ago13:32

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I would like to make a case for the repatriation of the remains of Arthur Nortje, a poet from Port Elizabeth buried in Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford, United Kingdom. He died of a suspected barbiturate overdose on 11 December 1970. Dennis Brutus, Nortje’s mentor, claimed that he had died from an overdose of forty-five barbiturate tablets while other s…

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My new poem "Child of Africa" 1:16

4y ago1:16

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Introducing my new poem "Child of Africa" read by Angelique Angie Simons from Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Astonishing poetry performance! My poem was inspired by an image by German Artist, Andrea Braun.

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The fear of writing and a free-writing exercise 2:15

4y ago2:15

2:15

The fear of writing and a free-writing exercise

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Selwyn Milborrow's poem 'A love so beautiful'. 1:30

4y ago1:30

1:30

I had the honour of collaborating with the talented watercolour artist, Andrea Braun from Germany on her painting of a loving elderly couple that instantly captivated me. I immediately felt a new poem 'A love so beautiful' forming at the exact moment I saw Andrea's watercolour painting. In fact, I not only saw the words of the poem forming in my he…

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Give yourself permission to be creative - SELWYN MILBORROW 3:02

4y ago3:02

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A lot of people struggle to give themselves permission to be creative. It is understandable because all of us are a little bit suspicious of our own talent. And you know what? That could be the beginning or the root cause of procrastination, but that for another day. I have come to the realisation that my experience of doubting my own talent is not…

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Lockdown Journal - 29 July 2020 3:04

4+ y ago3:04

3:04

Selwyn Milborrow shares thoughts from his Lockdown Journal - 29 July 2020.

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Day 9 - Lockdown Journal 4:36

4+ y ago4:36

4:36

Day 9 - Lockdown Journal of a South African podcaster.

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Day 8 - Lockdown Journal 4:48

4+ y ago4:48

4:48

Selwyn Milborrow’s Lockdown Journal.

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Day 7 - Lockdown Journal 3:43

4+ y ago3:43

3:43

Day 7 - Lockdown Journal in South Africa.

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Day 6 - Lockdown Journal 3:22

4+ y ago3:22

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Day 6 - Lockdown Journal during the lockdown regulation in South Africa.

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How aspiring writers tend to have self-limiting beliefs 1:58

4+ y ago1:58

1:58

Selwyn Milborrow talks about how aspiring writers tend to have self-limiting beliefs.

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Identifying challenges and limitations as a writer - Chantal Moodaley 5:33

4+ y ago5:33

5:33

Our MasterClass Writer, Chantal Moddaly, talks about identifying challenges and limitations as a writer.

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Day 5 - My Lockdown Journal 2:43

4+ y ago2:43

2:43

Day 5 - My Lockdown Journal broadcasting from South Africa.

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Day 4 - My Lockdown Journal 2:46

4+ y ago2:46

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Day 4 of my Lockdown Journal during COVID-19 lockdown in South Africa.

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Day 3 - My Lockdown Journal 2:59

4+ y ago2:59

2:59

Day 3 - My Lockdown Journal

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Day 2 - My Lockdown Journal 2:09

4+ y ago2:09

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Day 2 of my Lockdown Journal is about adjusting to a new way of life.

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An interview with poet, Leroy Abrahams 6:49

4+ y ago6:49

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Leroy Abrahams is a poet from Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

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Day 1 - My Lockdown Journal 2:09

4+ y ago2:09

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My lockdown journal: Chronicles of a South African writer - The coronavirus has become our 9/11 and our Arab spring. The coronavirus has changed civilisation; it changed our imaginations. It’s a historic period because mankind will in future (now already) refer to a pre-coronavirus and a post-coronavirus period. #LockdownSouthAfrica #LockdownJourna…

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Poet, Bevan Boggenpoel shares his thoughts on the drama around the Springboks visit to PE. 13:17

5y ago13:17

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Poet, Bevan Boggenpoel shares his thoughts on the drama around the Springboks visit to PE. He also talks about about his son who was chosen to play soccer for a top club in Port Elizabeth.

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MasterClass Writer, Leroy Abrahams winner of ‘Poet of the Year’ award at the Helenvale Star Communi 16:45

5y ago16:45

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Our MasterClass Writer, Leroy Abrahams received the ‘Poet of the Year’ award at the Helenvale Star Community Awards 2019. God answers prayer! Well done, Leroy. All of us from the MasterClass Writers Group are proud of you knowing where you come from. A worthy winner. Victory is yours!