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    Monthly Archive for: "October, 2016"
     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Go on, be a sadist
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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 October 26, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Go on, be a sadist

    As a novelist, you shouldn’t be too kind. We all know Kurt Vonnegut’s exhortation to put your characters through hell, but do we always heed it where our own beloved […]

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     Monday Motivation: Your protagonist must remain the lead in his story
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted October 24, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Your protagonist must remain the lead in his story

    I think in the film and television business we talk more about agency than people do when discussing stories destined for print – although why this should be so I’m […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Lessons from George Elliot
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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 October 19, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Lessons from George Elliot

    If you want to be reminded that characters are the most important part of a narrative, go and read (or reread) George Elliot’s Middlemarch. I have just done exactly this […]

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     October Writing Challenge and Writing Tip for the month
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    By All About Writing
    In Tips for Writers, Writing Competitions, Writing Exercises
    Posted October 18, 2016

    October Writing Challenge and Writing Tip for the month

    A story doesn’t consist of a series of unrelated events. Everything that happens is linked causally or psychologically to what came before and what follows. People often forget this, particularly [...]

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     Monday Motivation: John Banville on writing
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted October 17, 2016

    Monday Motivation: John Banville on writing

    I’ve dipped into advice given by the Man Booker-prize-winner, John Banville, before, and I’m about to do so again – and for good reason. In unrehearsed conversation, he comes up […]

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     Monday Motivation: My escape into the woods
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted October 14, 2016

    Monday Motivation: My escape into the woods

    I “caught” polio when I was seven. It was an exhausting chase, but I managed at last to bring the virus down and invite it in. It took me on […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Tears and snotty noses
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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 October 12, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Tears and snotty noses

    Tears streamed down her cheeks. She wept and wept, sobbing into her sodden tissue until it dissolved and she was left hiccupping… It’s worth making the point again because I […]

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     Monday Motivation: A big scene to support the centre of your tent
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted October 10, 2016

    Monday Motivation: A big scene to support the centre of your tent

    I’ve been researching film structure. Perhaps because there’s so much money at stake in every movie – and unthinkable fortunes at risk in many movies – a great deal of […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: If they must think, have them lie about it
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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 October 5, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: If they must think, have them lie about it

    Thinking works best when lying. I wrote last week about how too much thought can be a bit of a cheat. It’s a little too easy to use a character’s […]

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     Monday Motivation: Watching the world whirl by
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted October 3, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Watching the world whirl by

    I’m sure I share at least one idiosyncrasy with many millions of my fellow human beings: I love to watch people. I could quite happily spend an entire morning on a […]

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Our 2023 writing journeys are coming to an end and, as writers, we know that every journey comes with obstacles, lessons and victories.We’d love you to write a brief reflection on a significant moment from your writing year to share with the All About Writing community. We’ll feature it in our final newsletter of the year. Email your reflection to Emma (
emma@allaboutwritingcourses.com) by 1 December at the latest.

As our thank you to everyone who submits, we’d like to invite you to join us at a special Scene Analysis Masterclass on Monday 11 December.

Writing is solitary, and it can be lonely. But you are part of a community. We can keep you company for part of the way. Your journey doesn’t have to take place in isolation.
    This week, we're continuing our celebration of a r This week, we're continuing our celebration of a remarkable milestone. 🥳

Last week, Richard hit an amazing milestone, publishing the 500th edition of Monday Writing Motivation - a testament to sticking with it, even when inspiration is low.

We're not quite done celebrating yet, however! Read the latest edition of Monday Writing Motivation, where Richard expands on one of the main obstacles he faced on his road to 500 MWMs. 👉 Click the link in our bio!
    Writers, as we approach the NaNoWriMo finale, we'r Writers, as we approach the NaNoWriMo finale, we're on the edge of our seats waiting your to hear tales of your literary endeavours! Has your narrative woven itself into unexpected patterns? Are your characters on the brink of mutiny? 📝

And if participating in NaNoWriMo has made you desire hands-on guidance through the intricacies of writing, seeking to add a final polish to your manuscripts or navigate the labyrinth of character arcs and plotlines, we'd love to have you in our mentorship programme.

It's a chance to collaborate with a fellow scribe who's navigated these waters before, ready to share insights that can transform both your writing and your confidence in it. ✒️

Click the link in our bio to learn more!

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    This is your last chance to sign up for our writin This is your last chance to sign up for our writing weekend in Stow-on-the-Wold! 📣
Who should attend? ✒️

👉 Anyone who would like to hone their writing craft with intensive discussion, writing exercises and feedback.
👉 Writers of fiction and non-fiction, whether for the page or for the screen, looking to progress their work.
👉 Writers working on existing projects who need words of encouragement or help in untangling a snag they’ve encountered.
👉 Those who would like to develop their creativity in beautiful surroundings in the company of a like-minded group.
👉 Those who would like to kickstart their writing or get back into it with a bang.

What you need to know:
👉 We’ll be based at Benfield, an authentic Cotswolds cottage in Sheep Street.
👉 The wide-ranging programme will include discussions, writing time, mentoring, prompts for writers without a project, and tightly focused sessions on particular writing skills.
👉 The cost is £325 and includes tuition, morning and afternoon teas, Friday evening drinks and dinner, as well as Sunday lunch.

Don't miss your last chance to sign up! ➡️ Click the link in our bio.

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    Imagine swapping the daily distractions for a sere Imagine swapping the daily distractions for a serene backdrop that stirs the soul and sparks the pen. 📚 We're already dreaming of the next chapter in 2024 - fancy joining us for an unforgettable combination of creativity and companionship in Venice?

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    Recharge your creative batteries or accelerate you Recharge your creative batteries or accelerate your current writing project during our writing weekend in the gorgeous Cotswolds market town of Stow-on-the-Wold. 💫

The wide-ranging programme will include discussions, writing exercises and prompts, and tightly focused sessions on particular writing skills.

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