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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Go on, be a sadist
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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 October 26, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: Go on, be a sadist

    As a novelist, you shouldn’t be too kind. We all know Kurt Vonnegut’s exhortation to put your characters through hell, but do we always heed it where our own beloved […]

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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! #Writers #Authors #NaNoWriMo
    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. #WritingMotivation #CreativeWriting #WriteInspired #MotivatedToWrite #WordsFlowing #WritingProgress #GetWriting #WritingChallenge #FindYourInspiration #InkandWords #WriteThroughIt #WriterEnergy #WritingMindset #MotivateToCreate #WriteWithPassion #WritingRhythm #InspireToWrite #WritingMood #WriteWithPurpose #FeelTheWords
    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! #writingmotivation #igwritingcommunity #writingideas #storywriting #writingclass #bookcoach #writingcourse #writingworkshop #writinganovel #writingbooks #writingandcoffee #writingtools #writerinspiration #writinginspo #writingproject #writingpractice #writergram #authorgram #writersonig #writersoninstagram #writersoninsta #writingcommunityofinstagram #aspiringwriter #writingadvice #writingcoach #writinghelp #newwriter #writingtips✏️ #writingtipsandtricks
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