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    Monthly Archive for: "November, 2021"
     Monday Motivation: Musical thoughts for writers
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted November 29, 2021

    Monday Motivation: Musical thoughts for writers

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     Black Friday Webinar: Prizes galore – win a writing course
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    By All About Writing
    In How to write a book, Newsletters, Webinars
    Posted November 27, 2021

    Black Friday Webinar: Prizes galore – win a writing course

    Please join us for a fun free webinar. The webinar will give you the last chance of the year to ask any pressing writing questions. Our free webinars are specifically […]

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     Grab a writing course with our Black Friday prizes and huge savings
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    By All About Writing
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Invitations
    Posted November 26, 2021

    Grab a writing course with our Black Friday prizes and huge savings

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     Use our Black Friday discounts to start writing your book or screenplay
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    By All About Writing
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Invitations
    Posted November 25, 2021

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     November newsletter: A grand new writing year beckons – with everything you asked for 
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Newsletters
    Posted November 24, 2021

    November newsletter: A grand new writing year beckons – with everything you asked for 

    It’s been another difficult year and, if I have any advice, it’s not to dwell on what you haven’t done. Celebrate what you’ve managed and look ahead.  Your frustrations and […]

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     Monday Motivation: We are the creators
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted November 22, 2021

    Monday Motivation: We are the creators

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     An adventure into the wilds of Africa, to explore your writing self
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    By All About Writing
    In Adventure, All About Writing, How to write a book, Invitations
    Posted November 19, 2021

    An adventure into the wilds of Africa, to explore your writing self

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     Winners of the August/September Writing Challenge
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    By All About Writing
    In How to write a book, Writing Challenge
    Posted November 15, 2021

    Winners of the August/September Writing Challenge

    Saving a surprise for the most dramatic moment is devilishly difficult. One film-maker who’s managed it is M Shaylaman Night, most notably in his breakout movie, Sixth Sense. The longer you [...]

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     Monday Motivation: Galgut’s kaleidoscopic view of his characters
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted November 15, 2021

    Monday Motivation: Galgut’s kaleidoscopic view of his characters

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     Monday Motivation: Creative points of view
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted November 8, 2021

    Monday Motivation: Creative points of view

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     Monday Motivation: It’s my dream, and I’m proud of it
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted November 1, 2021

    Monday Motivation: It’s my dream, and I’m proud of it

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    Is there a code of conduct for writers? One of th Is there a code of conduct for writers?

One of the writers at our Venice Writing Retreat posed this question, and it got me thinking.

It seemed to me that there are three fundamental duties we have as writers.

To yourself as a writer: Become the best writer you can be by staying curious about craft, taking creative risks, and remaining true to your vision.

To your characters: Honour their internal logic and authenticity, allowing them to be themselves rather than convenient plot devices or mouthpieces for your ideology.

To your readers: Deliver clarity, coherence, and your best effort while respecting their intelligence – and when writing in a genre, honour the contract you've made with them.

I've written about this in detail here: https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2025/10/10/code-of-conduct-for-writers/

What duty do you find most challenging to honour?
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    For years, a single comment kept me from writing. For years, a single comment kept me from writing.

A university professor told me I'd never make a writer because I spoke about loving words - not about having "something important to say."
 That comment silenced me. I convinced myself I needed to wait until I had profound insights, until I was ready, until I could be perfect. I was wrong about all of it.

This week at our Venice writing retreat, I gave a talk called "The Courage to Create: Finding Your Voice in a Noisy World." The courage to create isn't about being fearless. It's about writing despite the fear. It's about showing up to the blank page again and again, even when you're certain you have nothing worth saying.

You do. I promise you do.

What's the belief that's been holding YOUR writing back? Tell me in the comments.
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    • Character vs Story: What Should Come First?
      Character vs Story: What Should Come First?
    • Why Your Opening Scene Might Be Killing Your Story
      Why Your Opening Scene Might Be Killing Your Story
    • Self Publishing Revolution 2025: Tips for Building a Profitable Indie Author Business
      Self Publishing Revolution 2025: Tips for Building a Profitable Indie Author Business
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      Why Readers Stop Trusting Your Story (And How to Fix It)
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