The Time of the Writer takes place from 16-21 March 2015. As one of the country's longest running literature festivals, Time of the Writer brings together some of the best authors, publishers, and editors from around the world, while focusing on providing a platform to KwaZulu-Natal talent. In addition to the nightly showcases at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre the festival alsoorganisesa broad range of free daily activities including an educational and entertaining programme of workshops, reading sessions and panel discussions. This includes the Educator's Forum with teachers, on the implementation of literature in the classroom; the Community Writing Forum with members of the public interested in literature as well as visits to schools by the festival participants. The 18th Time of the Writer will also include a Storytelling Focus in partnership with Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust. 20 Yeke kwanga soke singaba njengomuntu owahlathululwa mrhubi nakathi: “Ifundiso kaSomnini ikuthaba kwakhe, uyihumuza imini nobosuku. . . . Umuntu onjalo uyaphumelela kikho koke akwenzako.”—Rhu. 1:2, 3.