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    Monthly Archive for: "May, 2019"
     Learn the secrets to writing a tv hit
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    By All About Writing
    In Screenwriting courses
    Posted May 31, 2019

    Learn the secrets to writing a tv hit

    Crash Course in Screenwriting When: Starts Monday 3 June and continues for five weeks Where: Online What’s involved: Ten modules with ten assignments to which you’ll receive personal [...]

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     Monday Motivation: On truth, subtext, and good writing
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted May 27, 2019

    Monday Motivation: On truth, subtext, and good writing

    I recently read a book called Moneyland, in which Oliver Bullough explores the many and ingenious ways in which the world’s superrich hide their wealth and avoid paying taxes. It’s […]

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     Writing Secrets: The vast canvas calls, but don’t neglect the miniature
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted May 22, 2019

    Writing Secrets: The vast canvas calls, but don’t neglect the miniature

    When people first enter our mentoring programme, they often come with grand issues, extensive landscapes and multitudes of characters. It’s good to remind ourselves that writers have achieved [...]

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     Monday Motivation: Here’s how to write a bestseller
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted May 20, 2019

    Monday Motivation: Here’s how to write a bestseller

    How do you write a best-seller? Shouldn’t be difficult. Bestsellers, after all, aren’t vaunted works of literary magnificence. For the most part, they’re just fast-paced stories, chockablock with [...]

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     Writing Secrets: Why you need to trust your reader
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted May 15, 2019

    Writing Secrets: Why you need to trust your reader

    The instant we meet people, we start computing. We take in cues, without even realising it, and come to conclusions. Some of these we’ll adjust with time. Others we’ll confirm. […]

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     You’re Invited: Free Screenwriting Workshop
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Invitations
    Posted May 14, 2019

    You’re Invited: Free Screenwriting Workshop

    You love the movies. You love the glamour, the action, the excitement, the tears, the laughter, and the sheer thrill of inhabiting alternate worlds. But most of all, you love […]

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     Monday Motivation: Common-or-garden mentaphors
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted May 13, 2019

    Monday Motivation: Common-or-garden mentaphors

    Common threads run through many of humanity’s endeavours. Analysis in one field turns out to be startlingly appropriate in another. Artists seize on some of the more bizarre findings of […]

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     May Newsletter: You answered our questions – and we’ve come up with a new free service
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Newsletters
    Posted May 8, 2019

    May Newsletter: You answered our questions – and we’ve come up with a new free service

    You answered our questions – and we’ve come up with a new free service Last month we asked you to participate in our survey and to answer two questions. Well, […]

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     Writing Secrets: How to show not tell with small details
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted May 8, 2019

    Writing Secrets: How to show not tell with small details

    It’s through the small details of a novel that we learn of the large issues, and from which we gain a sense of the world in which it takes place. […]

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     Monday Motivation: Generate a galaxy of story ideas
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted May 6, 2019

    Monday Motivation: Generate a galaxy of story ideas

    Behind every great story is a great idea. Trouble is, great ideas are not low-hanging fruit. They’re not the sort of things that occur to you every day while you’re […]

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     You’re Invited: Free Story Webinar
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Invitations
    Posted May 3, 2019

    You’re Invited: Free Story Webinar

    You are invited to a free webinar on Story, on 13 May at 18h00 South African time (GMT+2). Story is the essential component of any piece of writing – fiction […]

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     Writing Secrets: The one core ingredient for being a writer
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted May 1, 2019

    Writing Secrets: The one core ingredient for being a writer

    The difference between the almost-right word and the right word is really a large matter—it’s the difference between the lightning-bug and the lightning. That was Mark Twain, not me, but [...]

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    Here's the third of a series of four pieces that R Here's the third of a series of four pieces that Richard's written about the lessons he's learned writing the first (!) 500 Monday Writing Motivations. Inspired by Peter McKenna's #KIN he explores the critical importance of motivating your character to behave out of character. Don’t miss it in this week’s MWM. @alderbuckthorn #writingmotivation #mondaymotivation #writingtips #writingcommunity #characterdesign #storytelling @writing_on_water_
    Submit your writing reflections! ✍️ Our 2023 Submit your writing reflections! ✍️

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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