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    Tag Archives for: "Jo-Anne Richards"
     The hidden secrets of writing with Jo-Anne Richards
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    By Richard Beynon
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 17, 2023

    The hidden secrets of writing with Jo-Anne Richards

    This is an extract from Jo-Anne’s first book, The Innocence of Roast Chicken.  Much of the coming-of-age novel is devoted to the narrator’s life on her grandparents’ chicken farm in […]

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     The hidden secrets of writing with Jo-Anne Richards
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    By Richard Beynon
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted July 5, 2023

    The hidden secrets of writing with Jo-Anne Richards

    Today we’re celebrating the reprinting of  My Brother’s Book (Picador Africa) which has just gone into a new print run, fifteen years after it first appeared in 2008. My Brother’s […]

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     Ignite your writing passion on our retreats
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, Creative Writing Courses, Invitations
    Posted March 1, 2023

    Ignite your writing passion on our retreats

    Who needs a writing retreat? Well … who doesn’t? You might need a creative boost, to break a writing block or to advance a writing project close to your heart? Or perhaps you crave time to [...]

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     Free webinar: How to use a sense of place in your writing
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    By Emma Hutton
    In How to write a book, Invitations, Newsletters, Tips for Writers, Webinars
    Posted June 3, 2022

    Free webinar: How to use a sense of place in your writing

    All About Writing, in association with Pan Macmillan, invites you to join Tony Park and Jo-Anne Richards, two novelists from opposite sides of the world, as they meet on the common ground of [...]

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     There are holidays … and then there are writing holidays
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Newsletters
    Posted December 16, 2021

    There are holidays … and then there are writing holidays

    Holidays should present you with time to do exactly what you please and concentrate on yourself, but they seldom do.   Writing holidays are different. These provide a time out of time for you [...]

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     The book that just won’t lie down
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Invitations, Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Misc
    Posted October 18, 2019

    The book that just won’t lie down

    In 1996 my first novel, The Innocence of Roast Chicken, appeared – and changed my life. Its success took me completely by surprise. The book shot to number one in South Africa in the week it was [...]

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     Monday Motivation: A yeasty tale of bread and inspiration
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted February 25, 2019

    Monday Motivation: A yeasty tale of bread and inspiration

    I had a long conversation with a breadmaker last night. It was the occasion of a friend’s seventieth birthday party, and the tables groaned beneath a range of dishes too […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Pages of exciting events … ho hum
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 24, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Pages of exciting events … ho hum

    Exciting events don’t make a story. I know this sounds counter-intuitive, but it’s a point that struck me forcibly when assessing a manuscript recently. You might have the greatest premise […]

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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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