Harare writers’ platform to open

A 2019 Iowa Writers Programme Honorary Fellow, Batsirai Chigama, is set to launch the Harare Writers Open Mic platform this week to benefit young writers through a raft of activities geared at helping them perfect their craft.

The award-winning spoken word artist and short story writer told NewsDay Life & Style that the platform was inspired by the Iowa Writers Open Mic.

“The Harare Writers Open Mic will include performances, readings, workshops and mentorship of young writers,” she said, adding that the open platform would rely on the generosity of venue owners and writers.

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