Kym Du Toit , Warminster, United Kingdom

Virginia Woolf once stated 'Every secret of a writer's soul, every experience of his life, every quality of his mind is written large in his works.' Now, i am no Woolf, she was far too prestigious to be compared to, but her simple statement resonates with my type of writing, right down to its core. I often find myself within my writing, even when i alter my tone of voice to suit the requirements of the piece, i read it back and see my journey, how far I have come from the novel scribbles written in my diary as a young girl. See, reading writing has always been in my blood, like many avid writers it is a passion that seeps into every aspect of my life. I can write in alternative styles, my tone can change with ease, I am able to produce a solid, fluent piece within a deadline, but what it all boils down to, the absolute crux of it, is that i can write, and I very much enjoy doing just that.

In 2019 I obtained a First Class BA (hons) Degree in English which broadened my knowledge, altering my clear-cut points of view and completely changed how I looked upon the world. I read texts i had never heard of, I studied many different theorists and their affluent theories, I studied marketing and conferencing, and my research skills broadened extensively. During those wonderful three years I had the honour of writing for iBD magazine as a Business Focus and Music editor, interviewing many, many businesses and bands such as The Beautiful South and Slade ahead of their tour stops. I have recently written an article for the national "Army & You" magazine and I am currently working with my inspiring brother-in-law to write a novel based on his transplant and recovery.