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    Monthly Archive for: "August, 2019"
     Writing Secrets: That complex, difficult, miraculous process
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 28, 2019

    Writing Secrets: That complex, difficult, miraculous process

    I once read about a study which compared the happiness levels of those who had children to those who were childless. The general levels of happiness were higher, apparently, among […]

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     Monday Motivation: The supreme improv writer – GRRM
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 26, 2019

    Monday Motivation: The supreme improv writer – GRRM

    Germaine Greer once interviewed Luciano Pavarotti at his Italian villa. She was ushered through into the presence of the great man on the terrace where he was having breakfast. He […]

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     Writing Secrets: What writers need most of all
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 21, 2019

    Writing Secrets: What writers need most of all

    A friend of mine once found herself seated beside a doctor on a flight. “And what do you do?” he asked expansively, after treating her to a half-hour discourse on […]

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     Monday Motivation: This is a Walther PK380 and it’s aimed at you
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 19, 2019

    Monday Motivation: This is a Walther PK380 and it’s aimed at you

    Authenticity matters a great deal to some writers. Take Gregg Hurwitz, for instance, author of the Orphan X sequence of thrillers. He’s really good on lethal hardware. Here’s a paragraph […]

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     Writing Secrets: A life full of troubles? Great, use them
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 14, 2019

    Writing Secrets: A life full of troubles? Great, use them

    We all know (or we should) that no story can exist without conflict. But not everyone recognises why this is so. Discussing the elements of story recently, we were asked: […]

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     Monday Motivation: Pluck from your dream the luminous image
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 12, 2019

    Monday Motivation: Pluck from your dream the luminous image

    I was recently given a Garmin watch which records, as well as your heartbeat and the number of steps you take every day, the patterns of your sleep. It gives […]

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     What screenwriting can teach novelists and short story writers
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Richard Beynon's blog, Screenwriting courses
    Posted August 10, 2019

    What screenwriting can teach novelists and short story writers

    Writing for the big screen (and the little screen) is very different from writing for the page – but the skill sets overlap.  Two of the biggest of these overlaps […]

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     August Newsletter: Sharing the joy of writing
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Newsletters
    Posted August 8, 2019

    August Newsletter: Sharing the joy of writing

    Sharing the joy of writing This month, we’re celebrating you, our writing community, by giving you a week filled to the brim with free offerings. Festivities begin on 12 August, […]

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     Love among the ruins: the winners of our post-apocalyptic romantic flash fiction challenge
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Writing Challenge
    Posted August 7, 2019

    Love among the ruins: the winners of our post-apocalyptic romantic flash fiction challenge

    Post-apocalyptic is the new normal, it sometimes seems. And the introduction of heady doses of sex into science and fantasy fiction – think Game of Thrones and The Handmaid’s Tale, […]

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     Writing Secrets: Choose a character you can embody
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 7, 2019

    Writing Secrets: Choose a character you can embody

    “I’m just so happy,” one of our mentoring participants told us recently. “I can’t tell you how happy I am. The writing’s flowing and … it just feels right.” We […]

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     Monday Motivation: Fixing what you get wrong
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 5, 2019

    Monday Motivation: Fixing what you get wrong

    The New York Times has been running an interesting series of articles which compile the answers that older readers give to the question: what life advice would you give to […]

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     Tune In: August/September Flash Fiction Challenge
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    By All About Writing
    In Writing Challenge
    Posted August 2, 2019

    Tune In: August/September Flash Fiction Challenge

    All About Writing’s latest writing challenge offers the winner a literary assessment on 5000 words of writing worth R 2750 / £ 150 or a voucher to the same value […]

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    We all know the feeling – some days, inspiration We all know the feeling – some days, inspiration floods in, and words dance onto the page.

Yet on others, we grapple with an invisible barrier, where every sentence feels like a mountain to climb. The weight of unwritten pages, the haunting echo of stories untold.

Sometimes, the remedy isn't just to search for the right words, but to seek the right questions to guide us through our creative maze. Our emotions, our experiences, the world around us — they all intertwine in this journey of self-reflection and creativity. 💭

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    Writing isn't just about stringing words together; Writing isn't just about stringing words together; it's a deeply personal journey filled with peaks of inspiration and valleys of self-doubt. ✍️

We all face those moments where we question our voice, our story, or our impact. And during those quiet battles with the blank page, it's essential to find anchors that remind us of our purpose.

In those moments, come back to our collection of affirmations crafted as a gentle nudge, pushing you back to your passion. 💞

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    Ever wondered how to judge the quality of your own Ever wondered how to judge the quality of your own writing? ✍️

A recent memorial service for a man deeply passionate about words sparked an insight: T.S. Eliot had it figured out. In his view, exceptional writing is akin to a harmonious dance — each word thoughtfully chosen, neither too bold nor too timid, working together to achieve both clarity and beauty.

Think of your words as dancers on a stage, each contributing to a perfectly choreographed routine. Reaching this level of coherence and resonance is possible for all of us. What’s required is a clear aim and a commitment to refining our skills.

Curious to improve your writing? Explore the elements that make up truly resonant prose in our new blog post. 👉 Click the link in our bio.
    Stuck in the written maze? 📝 We've all been th Stuck in the written maze? 📝

We've all been there: the blank screen, the pulsing cursor, and the weight of unexpressed ideas. It's frustrating, draining, but not insurmountable. 

There's a peculiar agony in facing a blank page. Each second that ticks by feels like a chasm widening between us and our inspiration, a maddening dance of the persistent cursor mocking our still fingers. It's an emotion we all know too well: the anxiety of halted creativity, the tug-of-war with words that refuse to come forth, and the feeling of being trapped in our own minds.

But here's a comforting thought: every writer, from novices to seasoned authors, has been ensnared by this invisible monster at some point. It's a rite of passage, a test of our commitment and passion. And whilst it feels like an impenetrable fog, remember that it is transient. It comes, and it will go.

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    Every story begins with a single line, but not all Every story begins with a single line, but not all opening sentences are created equal. 📖

Your first words are a doorway, inviting readers into a world you've crafted. But it's more than just an invitation; it's a promise, a glimpse into the heart of your tale.

An impactful opening line can be the difference between a book that's set aside and one that's devoured in a single sitting. It establishes expectations, builds anticipation, and forms the reader's first—and often lasting—impression. With so much riding on those initial words, mastering the art of the opening line becomes paramount.

Let's explore the tools and techniques that can turn your story's beginning into a magnetic force. 💌

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    There are parallels aplenty between writing and sw There are parallels aplenty between writing and swimming – a dance of words and waves. At a 24-hour relay for Level Water, these two passions converged seamlessly. Discover more about the experience through Richard's perspective in this week’s Monday Writing Motivation. 👉 Click the link in our bio!

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