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    Monthly Archive for: "August, 2016"
     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: People are important, but they’re just not enough
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 31, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: People are important, but they’re just not enough

    Characters may be the most important part of a narrative, but they’re not all you need to hold us. Last week I made the point that startling events are not […]

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     Monday Motivation: Carmen and the proof of love
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 29, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Carmen and the proof of love

    Last night we went to a performance of Bizet’s Carmen staged under the stars in Verona’s Roman amphitheatre – the city’s famed Arena. I love opera, but I’m no buff. […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Pages of exciting events … ho hum
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 24, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Pages of exciting events … ho hum

    Exciting events don’t make a story. I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but it’s a point that struck me forcibly when assessing a manuscript recently. You might have the greatest premise […]

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     Monday Motivation: Just a slender thread of story
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 22, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Just a slender thread of story

    ‘He might be dead. ‘It’s dreadful but it’s true. Bobby, my younger brother, pulls at my hand and asks again, “Where’s Dr. Congo-man?”’ So starts Inessa Rajah’s essay that won […]

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     Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine part 2
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    By Joshua Hutton
    In Books, Character development, News, Publishing, Tips for Writers, writers
    Posted August 20, 2016

    Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine part 2

    How do you go about developing a character? I think every major character must have certain aspects to their personality in order for them to become real in my mind, […]

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     Monday Motivation: Three little questions from David Mamet
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 15, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Three little questions from David Mamet

    Three little questions from David Mamet, the American playwright and screenplay writer (think Glengarry Glen Ross, The Untouchables, The Verdict, Wag the dog). He’s addressing writers of film but [...]

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     August writing competition
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    By Joshua Hutton
    In Writing Competitions
    Posted August 13, 2016

    August writing competition

    The August Competition celebrates both our brand-new Scriptwriting Course and the upcoming Venetian retreat: Write a scene of no more than 250 words in which two people meet for the […]

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     Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine
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    By Joshua Hutton
    In Books, News, Publishing, writers
    Posted August 11, 2016

    Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine

    Angela Meadon, a past creative writing participant launches her book on 25 August. To celebrate we  asked her some questions about her writing and publishing process. How long did this […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: You can’t hurry drama
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 10, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: You can’t hurry drama

    Like love, drama can’t be hurried. As she walked into the apartment, a bomb exploded in the lounge, killing its three occupants and causing carnage. Okay, as I showed a […]

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     Monday Motivation: You can’t write hotly about hot things
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 8, 2016

    Monday Motivation: You can’t write hotly about hot things

    John Banville is the author of fifteen critically acclaimed novels one of which –  The Sea – won the Man Booker prize in 2005. Until he turned to writing novels […]

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    Here’s another snapshot of life in the Elizabeth Here’s another snapshot of life in the Elizabeth Ward of Bedford Hospital, where dementia lends an aura of the deeply mysterious to everyday life – and which forms a rich bed for the observing writer. Read it in this week’s Monday Motivation. https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2022/08/08/where-am-i/ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #adviceforwriters #writingadvice #MondayMotivation
    This week Richard shares a writing lesson learned This week Richard shares a writing lesson learned during his time in hospital. https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2022/08/01/love-in-a-time-of-illness/ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #adviceforwriters #writingadvice #MondayMotivation
    Newsletter – or muse-letter? A little bit of bot Newsletter – or muse-letter? A little bit of both this month. Check it out for some #MondayMotivation, info on two free writing webinars, the latest congratulations to AAW alumni, a #flashfiction challenge and more.
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    And we’re back at @karooart_hotel with a group o And we’re back at @karooart_hotel with a group of writers for both a memoir writing weekend and a retreat next week. It’s not too late to join us!
    Write your story with personal guidance from two a Write your story with personal guidance from two acclaimed South African writers, @JoanneHichens (Death and the Afterparties @KaravanPress) and Jo-Anne Richards (The Innocence of Roast Chicken @PanMacmillanSA) at the iconic and inspiring @karooart_hotel where you can focus on your creativity and writing. 

Spend a weekend learning to write memoir with flair. Stay on, or join us afterward, for a week’s retreat in which you can write, think, breathe … and gain the best advice on your writing, fiction or non-fiction. 

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    A snapshot of life in a hospital ward where dementia lends an aura of the deeply mysterious to everyday life – and which forms a rich bed for the observing writer. https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2022/08/08/where-am-i/ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #adviceforwriters #writingadvice #MondayMotivation

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    This week Richard shares a writing lesson learned during his time in hospital. https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2022/08/01/love-in-a-time-of-illness/ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #adviceforwriters #writingadvice #MondayMotivation

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