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     Need some inspiration to get writing?
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    By Richard Beynon
    In All About Writing, Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted September 13, 2018

    Need some inspiration to get writing?

    Need some instant inspiration to get writing? Who doesn’t. Here are ten of our Monday Motivations, all focusing on story, sure to spur you on. Read them all at once, […]

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     Learn the secrets to great stories at our Stow Story Weekend
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Creative Writing Courses
    Posted July 17, 2018

    Learn the secrets to great stories at our Stow Story Weekend

    Stories drive us. They’re what help us make meaning – and so, sense of our world. They help us make decisions about our own existence. Stories of one sort or […]

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     Writing Secrets: Scenes are like links in a chain
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted May 9, 2018

    Writing Secrets: Scenes are like links in a chain

    Each scene in a story is linked to one that came before it – even if not directly before it. Something happens in one scene, which causes a development in […]

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     Writing coaching programme – with an added bonus
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    By All About Writing
    In Creative Writing Courses
    Posted April 19, 2018

    Writing coaching programme – with an added bonus

    Have you ever wished for a gentle guide who prods you to write each day? Someone who coaches you on best practice? Who is on your side? That’s what we’re […]

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     Writing Secrets: Don’t write about the war
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted April 4, 2018

    Writing Secrets: Don’t write about the war

    I am approached all the time by people who tell me they’re keen to write a book, and when I ask what it’s about, they say … the Indian uprising […]

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     Writing Secrets: Dialogue scraps do not make scenes
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In Jo-Anne Richard's blog, Tips for Writers
    Posted January 25, 2017

    Writing Secrets: Dialogue scraps do not make scenes

    “Hey Audrey.” Jane appeared in her office doorway. “It’s Friday. Shouldn’t we reward ourselves with a drink?” “Great idea. Giles at 6?” “Perfect. I’ll see you then.” I keep discovering […]

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     The secrets behind the practice of good writing: People are important, but they’re just not enough
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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 31, 2016

    The secrets behind the practice of good writing: People are important, but they’re just not enough

    Characters may be the most important part of a narrative, but they’re not all you need to hold us. Last week I made the point that startling events are not […]

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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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     Monday Motivation: Just a slender thread of story
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted August 22, 2016

    Monday Motivation: Just a slender thread of story

    ‘He might be dead. ‘It’s dreadful but it’s true. Bobby, my younger brother, pulls at my hand and asks again, “Where’s Dr. Congo-man?”’ So starts Inessa Rajah’s essay that won […]

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     Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine
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    By All About Writing
    In Books, News, Publishing, writers
    Posted August 11, 2016

    Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine

    Angela Meadon, a past creative writing participant launches her book on 25 August. To celebrate we  asked her some questions about her writing and publishing process. How long did this […]

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     Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine
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    By Richard Beynon
    In Monday Motivation, Richard Beynon's blog
    Posted July 25, 2016

    Q&A with Angela Meadon author of Strong Medicine

    Here’s a short, sharp piece of advice for writers who are encountering difficulty beginning a story. Let me set the scene. You’ve been playing with the idea for a new […]

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    Do you dream about writing a memoir? Find out ever Do you dream about writing a memoir? Find out everything you want to know at our free webinar with @JoanneHichens (Death and the After Parties @karavanpress) and 
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    An impressive congregation of writers gathered for An impressive congregation of writers gathered for the inaugural @booksonthebay literary festival in Simon's Town. Here are some of our top tips from incredible South African writers such as Damon Galgut, @finuala_dowling, @littlegreenlions, Jo-Anne Richards, @janglazewski, @fred_maurice_devries and more http://ow.ly/T3r250No3fg 
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    Are we only interested, as writers, in what is cle Are we only interested, as writers, in what is clear and unambiguous – or should we ferret about in the contested territory between truth and lies? That’s the question Richard explores in this Monday’s Motivation. https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2023/03/20/boundries_dissolve/ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #adviceforwriters #writingadvice #MondayMotivation #writersofinstagram
    Want to write your story? Escape with us to focus Want to write your story? Escape with us  to focus on your writing and creativity at the beautiful @karooart_hotel. Join us for a memoir weekend and/or a five-day retreat. Joanne Hichens ('Death and the After Parties' @karavanpress ) and Jo-Anne Richards (The Innocence of Roast Chicken @panmacmillansa) will teach you the tricks of the trade and mentor you and provide personal guidance. 

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    In this week’s Monday Motivation, Richard interr In this week’s Monday Motivation, Richard interrogates an intriguing argument made by a recent winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in her acceptance speech. https://allaboutwritingcourses.com/2023/03/13/whys-of-fiction/ #writingcommunity #amwriting #writingtips #adviceforwriters #writingadvice #MondayMotivation #writersofinstagram
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