July 4, 2009...8:45 pm

Limpopo Writing Weekend

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This is an intensive two day course aimed at getting you started on your writing project, be it fiction or non-fiction, with emphasis on creative exercises.

Course Details
Addressing a wide range of skills necessary for any ambitious writing project, the Limpopo Weekend Writers’ Circle Course includes modules on everything from finding your voice to developing compelling characters; from choosing the most appropriate point of view, to creating tension and suspense.
Punctuated by exercises, the course inspires and motivates participants to get moving on that too long-delayed writing project.

The course will take place at the Magoebaskloof Hotel on Saturday 12 September and Sunday 13 September and is preceded by a getting-to-know you cocktail session on the Friday evening before the course begins.

Elements of the Limpopo Weekend Writers’ include:

  • Loosening up and writing without self-consciousness
  • Finding your Voice
  • The elements of the story – the Hero’s Journey – where to begin telling your story
  • Beginnings, middles and endings
  • Building compelling characters
  • Writing dramatic scenes that move your story forward
  • How to “show” characters, rather than merely tell us about them
  • What point of view to use
  • How to create tension and suspense
  • Detail: why it’s important, and how to deploy it
  • How to write dynamic and realistic dialogue
  • Come on our intensive two-day Weekend Writers’ Circle in Limpopo to learn the essential skills demanded by any ambitious writing project. Practical and interactive (and fun), the Weekend is designed to inspire you to begin that too-long delayed book.

    Costs and booking details

    R 5 000 per person which includes two nights accommodation and all meals. Early bird special – Book and pay in full by 31 July and receive a 10% discount R 4 500.

    R 3 500 per person. Includes lunches and snacks. Early bird special – Book and pay in full by 31 July and receive a 10% discount R 3 150.

    For enquiries or to book your place please contact us by email at allaboutwriting@worldonline.co.za

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