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    Monthly Archive for: "March, 2021"
     What’s on in April: Our flagship creative writing course, a free webinar, and more.
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    By All About Writing
    In Creative Writing Courses, How to write a book, Invitations, What's On In
    Posted March 29, 2021

    What’s on in April: Our flagship creative writing course, a free webinar, and more.

    April brings you a smorgasbord of creative programmes, from our flagship Creative Writing Course, to a Saturday workshop focusing on the lessons we can learn from My Octopus Teacher, to […]

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     Monday Writing Motivation: We plan for the future – writers can plan for the past
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    By Richard Beynon
    In How to write a book, Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted March 29, 2021

    Monday Writing Motivation: We plan for the future – writers can plan for the past

    Where do you begin a story? I don’t mean, where does a story begin – which is another question entirely – but where, when your goal is to tease out […]

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     Invitation to join our Creative Writing info session
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    By All About Writing
    In All About Writing, Invitations, Webinars
    Posted March 24, 2021

    Invitation to join our Creative Writing info session

    Can we actually teach writing? What do we focus on in our Creative Writing Course? Is it worth it? Can it help you with the issues you struggle with? We […]

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     Monday Writing Motivation: Give your readers a bonus
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    By Richard Beynon
    In How to write a book, Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted March 22, 2021

    Monday Writing Motivation: Give your readers a bonus

    Let’s fantasise for a moment. You’ve finished your book, you’ve secured an agent (you only had to write thirty-seven emails to do so), and they’ve managed to place your manuscript […]

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     Ready to write that book or screenplay? We can walk beside you.
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    By All About Writing
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Invitations, Mentoring
    Posted March 19, 2021

    Ready to write that book or screenplay? We can walk beside you.

    Mentoring applications open now – limited places available You promised you’d start that book or screenplay this year – but you’re stuck, or have no idea where to start. Or […]

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     Early bird special: Forget the magic charms, we’ll get you writing
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    By All About Writing
    In How to write a book, Invitations
    Posted March 17, 2021

    Early bird special: Forget the magic charms, we’ll get you writing

    So you want to write a book? We can help. Writing is not a magical process. You don’t need to sit waiting for inspiration, while desperation rises. No need to […]

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     Monday Writing Motivation: Banish cliché, seek surprise
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    By Richard Beynon
    In How to write a book, Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted March 15, 2021

    Monday Writing Motivation: Banish cliché, seek surprise

    I remember, many years ago, catching the eye of a pretty girl at a party we’d thrown at our student digs. I realised that her interest in me matched my […]

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     Last chance! One spot left on our Creative Writing Course starting 15 March
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    By All About Writing
    In How to write a book, Invitations
    Posted March 12, 2021

    Last chance! One spot left on our Creative Writing Course starting 15 March

    There is one last place available on our live Creative Writing Course starting on Monday 15 March. You’ll learn in real-time via Zoom on Monday and Thursday evenings for five […]

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     Free writing webinar on how to turn inspiration into action
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    By All About Writing
    In How to write a book, Invitations, Webinars
    Posted March 8, 2021

    Free writing webinar on how to turn inspiration into action

    An empty screen can produce such anxiety that your blood pressure can rise alarmingly, say scientists. So how do you edge past the anxiety? How can you turn the vague […]

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     Monday Writing Motivation: On the page or on the stage the challenge is the same
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    By Richard Beynon
    In How to write a book, Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted March 8, 2021

    Monday Writing Motivation: On the page or on the stage the challenge is the same

    A seldom-remarked feature of this writing business is the fact that so many writers were once actors. In the television industry, a remarkable number of writers graduated from the ranks […]

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     Monday Writing Motivation: You have to dive deep to find the truth
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    By Richard Beynon
    In How to write a book, Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted March 1, 2021

    Monday Writing Motivation: You have to dive deep to find the truth

    Research underpins many powerful stories. Think for instance of Manhattan Beach, a fabulous novel by Jennifer Egan, set before and during World War II, in the naval yards of Manhattan […]

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    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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    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
#writingretreat #memoir #memoirwriting #writingmentor #writingcommunity #amwriring #writingcoach
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    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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      June 10, 2022
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