Karen Lotter
Karen Lotter is a journalist and writer based in Durban, South Africa.
She has written profiles, features, advertising copy, obituaries, press releases and columns in magazines, company newsletters and newspapers and written and produced corporate scripts.
Karen wrote speeches for local government politicians in Durban for 13 years. She has also done Afrikaans translations for advertising agencies; survived some stints editing specialized newspapers; put together corporate publications; written feature articles and presented workshops on communications related issues and writing for the web.
Her first novel, a crime fiction story set in South Africa, has been accepted by a publisher, and will be appearing within the next year.
She has written an online course, Writing for the Web - that she teaches through South African Writing College.
She now has an website development company, eThekwini Website Factory and focuses on writing web contents and taking photos.
Please visit my website and have a look at my photos on flickr.
Latest Articles
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Find Android Apps – the Social Way
Android apps are multiplying as we speak. How do we know where to find the apps that will make our lives easier? App Brain solves the problem.
Oct 10, 2011
- Karen Lotter
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Plant Profile: Bougainvillea, Colorful Ornamental Plant
Bougainvillea is a flowering plant native to South America. These shrubby vines with the colourful bracts enjoy direct sunshine and hot weather.
Oct 5, 2011
- Karen Lotter
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How to Build a Facebook Landing Page
If you want people who "like" your Facebook Page to get a great first impression of your brand, you need to know how to build a Facebook landing page.
Nov 28, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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Daniel Pearl World Music Days – Join the Harmony for Humanity
The Daniel Pearl Foundation has issued a call for musicians around the world to join in "Harmony for Humanity".
Aug 21, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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Cats that Look Like Hitler - aka Kitlers
Cats that look like Hitler is a parody website with photos of cats that bear a resemblance to German World War Two dictator, Adolf Hitler.
Jul 28, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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British Royal Family Launches Flickr and Grows Web Presence
The British Royal family has launched an account on social media site Flickr, expanding the web presence from their website, Twitter, and YouTube accounts.
Jul 26, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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Oprah Winfrey offers Sarah Ferguson a Talkshow on OWN TV
Oprah Winfrey has offered the scandal-hit Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson her own US primetime talk show on her new cable channel, OWN TV.
Jul 25, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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Nelson Mandela Day 18 July 2010
18 July is Nelson Mandela Day, a day when people around the world celebrate the a legacy of peace, forgiveness and reconciliation.
Jul 13, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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South Africa vs France – Playing for 2010 World Cup Pride
As France and South Africa head into their final 2010 World Cup group game in Bloemfontein on Tuesday 22 June, they will both be playing for pride.
Jun 21, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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Lionel Messi - Will He Shine for Argentina at the World Cup?
Argentina coach Diego Maradona says Lionel Messi will make more of an impact at the World Cup in South Africa than he (Maradona) made in Mexico in 1986.
Jun 6, 2010
- Karen Lotter
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