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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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    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?

Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

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