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    Monthly Archive for: "November, 2016"
     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: If you want for nothing – it’s the end of your story
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Tips for Writers
    Posted November 30, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: If you want for nothing – it’s the end of your story

    In life people speak about “wanting for nothing” as though it’s a good thing. Actually, in life and in stories, it’s not a good thing at all. It means, basically, […]

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     Monday Motivation: Lies, damned lies and pure fiction
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted November 28, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Lies, damned lies and pure fiction

    I’ve accepted long since that there is no such thing as “objective” truth. Apart from the certainties of maths and science, it’s all a matter of perspective – and even […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Don’t swindle us out of our drama
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted November 23, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Don’t swindle us out of our drama

    Last week I spoke about writing as a two-way exchange of trust. Part of that trust is playing fair. Readers don’t like to feel ripped off. I gave this advice […]

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     Monday Motivation: Make details do double-duty
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted November 21, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Make details do double-duty

    Consider for a moment the four-dimensional world you live in. You might well be sitting at your computer at this very moment, reading these words… But a few minutes ago, […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: It’s a matter of trust
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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 November 16, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: It’s a matter of trust

    Reading and writing creates a two-way exchange. It’s a matter of trust. The reader must trust their imagination to the writer, who in turn must trust and believe in their […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Time the punchline
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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 November 9, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Time the punchline

    People always talk about stand-up comedians and their timing – but you seldom hear people comment on the excellent timing of writers. And yet timing is essential to making a […]

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     Monday Motivation: Welcome to the Dublin Murder Squad
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted November 7, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Welcome to the Dublin Murder Squad

    Here (in a moment) is an early passage from a fabulous new book from Tana French, an American writer who has made Dublin her home. The book I took up […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Don’t forget the triggers
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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 November 2, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Don’t forget the triggers

    Say you’ve set up a mystery in your novel. All through her life, a young woman has tried to get her father to talk about her long-lost mother. He has […]

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     Writing a novel – A mentee’s experience
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    By Joshua Hutton
    In News
    Posted November 1, 2016

    Writing a novel – A mentee’s experience

    By Clive Goodchild-Brown Eight or so months ago I thought to myself somewhat naively that I wanted to try and write a novel. I am passionate about writing and had […]

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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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    Congratulations to the winners of our latest flash Congratulations to the winners of our latest flash fiction challenge: Tariq Fensham, andrea-doig, @1derinthewild, @bischof.kirsten! Read the winning entries here: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2022/06/10/april-may-winners/ #flashfiction #writingcompetition #writingchallenge #allaboutwriting #writingcourses #winner #writingcontest
    Our writing safari with @tonyparkauthor is underwa Our writing safari with @tonyparkauthor is underway. After an inspiring start at @528victoriafalls, we’re at @hideaways_nantwich
    We're live streaming our next creative writing web We're live streaming our next creative writing webinar with @TonyParkAuthor from @528VictoriaFalls. @panmacmillansa authors Tony and Jo-Anne will be talking about the sense of place in their books and as usual you are welcome to ask questions on your writing craft. Book to join the Vic Falls event though reservations@528victoriafalls.com or sign up for the live stream here: bit.ly/tony_park
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    Escape to the luxurious @karoo_art to focus on you Escape to the luxurious @karoo_art to focus on your creativity and writing under the baton of two acclaimed South African writers, @JoanneHichens (Death and the Afterparties @KaravanPress) and Jo-Anne Richards (The Innocence of Roast Chicken @PanMacmillanSA). 

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. 

https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/karoo-writing-retreat
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    29 Jun

    Huge congratulations @LisaAnneJulien1 We’re thrilled for you.

    Lisa-Anne Julien@LisaAnneJulien1

    SCREAM!!!! I’ve made the long-list for the 2022 SA Sunday Times Literary Awards!! 💃🏽. So grateful, humbled and excited. To know that my story has found resonance at this level is deeply rewarding.

    https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/books/news/2022-06-26-the-2022-sunday-times-literary-awards-longlist/

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    Excellent news @_BlackBirdBooks It will no doubt be a great opportunity for writers – and of course young readers too.

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    We are so proud and happy to announce that we are opening submissions for children’s books. We hope this will be a fantastic opportunity for writers, and a wonderful addition to our Blackbirdbooks list of publications.
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