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     Win a writing assessment with our Flash Fiction Challenge
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    By All About Writing
    In Tips for Writers, Writing Challenge, Writing Competitions, Writing Exercises
    Posted December 11, 2023

    Win a writing assessment with our Flash Fiction Challenge

    All About Writing’s latest flash fiction challenge offers the winner a literary assessment on 5000 words of writing worth R 2900 / £ 170 or a voucher to the same […]

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     Win a free writing assessment with our October/November Flash Fiction Challenge
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    By All About Writing
    In Tips for Writers, Writing Challenge, Writing Competitions, Writing Exercises
    Posted October 7, 2023

    Win a free writing assessment with our October/November Flash Fiction Challenge

    All About Writing’s latest flash fiction challenge offers the winner a literary assessment on 5000 words of writing worth R 2900 / £ 170 or a voucher to the same […]

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     The hidden secrets of writing with Jane Evans
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 30, 2023

    The hidden secrets of writing with Jane Evans

    Jane Evans, former CEO of Ntataise Network Support Programme, which provides extensive early childhood development across South Africa, has been part of our community for many years. A [...]

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     A therapeutic approach to creative writing – and tips to hone your craft
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    By All About Writing
    In How to write a book, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 25, 2023

    A therapeutic approach to creative writing – and tips to hone your craft

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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 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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     Coming up in August: free writing webinar and more…
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    By All About Writing
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Newsletters
    Posted August 10, 2023

    Coming up in August: free writing webinar and more…

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     The hidden secrets of writing with Gail Gilbride
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 9, 2023

    The hidden secrets of writing with Gail Gilbride

      Gail Gilbride is part of the All About Writing furniture (in the best possible way), which is why we were as thrilled as she when a boutique American publisher […]

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     Unleash your writing potential at our retreats in Venice and Istria in October
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    By Emma Hutton
    In How to write a book, Invitations, Newsletters
    Posted August 3, 2023

    Unleash your writing potential at our retreats in Venice and Istria in October

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     Shift from Storyteller to Story Seller: Promote your book without selling your soul
    By All About Writing
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted August 2, 2023

    Shift from Storyteller to Story Seller: Promote your book without selling your soul

    by Cathy Park Kelly I have a small vase on my desk (a gift from a writer friend) that I look at when I’m wrestling with self-doubt. It says: Hey […]

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     Win a free writing assessment with our August/September Flash Fiction Challenge
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    By Emma Hutton
    In Tips for Writers, Writing Challenge, Writing Competitions, Writing Exercises
    Posted August 1, 2023

    Win a free writing assessment with our August/September Flash Fiction Challenge

    All About Writing’s latest flash fiction challenge offers the winner a literary assessment on 5000 words of writing worth R 2900 / £ 170 or a voucher to the same […]

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     Flash fiction challenge submission deadline midnight 31 July
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    By Emma Hutton
    In How to write a book, Writing Challenge, Writing Competitions
    Posted July 31, 2023

    Flash fiction challenge submission deadline midnight 31 July

      This is your last chance to enter our June/July Flash Fiction Challenge and stand a chance to win a literary assessment on 5000 words of writing worth R 2900 […]

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    By Emma Hutton
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Newsletters
    Posted July 28, 2023

    July Newsletter

    Every writer is on a Hero’s Journey, the length of which is determined by the scope of their writing project. And like the Heroes of their stories, they face obstacles, trials and tests en route [...]

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    The targets that seem extravagant—writing in a n The targets that seem extravagant—writing in a new genre, creating unfamiliar characters, attempting bold structures—aren’t really extravagant at all. They’re just unfamiliar. And we mistake the unfamiliar for the impossible.

For years, I approached writing with pre-emptive diffidence, already conceding that real imagination belonged to other people—the naturally talented, the real writers.

Then I discovered something: I can write anything. Not because I suddenly became more talented, but because I stopped telling myself I couldn’t.

The diffident writer asks permission. The ambitious writer is already working.

Whether you’re fifteen or seventy-five, the only thing standing between you and the work you dream of creating is the decision to stop asking for permission and start.

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    We’ve midwifed stories as diverse as paranormal We’ve midwifed stories as diverse as paranormal romance and historical literary fiction, seeing our participants feel their way into a new story or make headway on a longstanding project. We have felt their creative excitement and sense of achievement. What could be more exhilarating. Nice work if you can get it. #venicewritingretreat #amwriting #ponteaccademia
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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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