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     The hidden secrets of writing with Tessa Niles
    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers
    Posted March 29, 2023

    The hidden secrets of writing with Tessa Niles

    Tessa Niles is the kind of person whom countless people must have urged to ‘write that memoir‘. As one of Britain’s most respected session singers, she spent 30 years working […]

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     The hidden secrets of writing with Joanne Hichens
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, Books, Creative Writing Courses, How to write a book, The secrets behind the practice of good writing, Tips for Writers, writers
    Posted March 2, 2023

    The hidden secrets of writing with Joanne Hichens

    ‘Sometimes, in writing memoir, we are faced with extreme pain, says writer Joanne Hichens. ‘It’s important to recognise that these “scenes” might be included in the story.’ Joanne is [...]

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     January newsletter: Start the year the way you mean to continue – writing
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Newsletters
    Posted January 5, 2022

    January newsletter: Start the year the way you mean to continue – writing

    Resolutions just make us all feel bad. Let’s rather fix our writing intentions for the year. Intentions are slightly different. They’re not as strict.   Resolutions are the bullies on the […]

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     December newsletter: Here’s to holidays – and a year of writing holidays
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, How to write a book, Newsletters
    Posted December 22, 2021

    December newsletter: Here’s to holidays – and a year of writing holidays

    It’s the month of holidays, so this newsletter will celebrate holidays and gift-giving – and look forward to a new year packed with writing holidays (because we know how badly […]

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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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     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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     March Newsletter: What draws us to write about our travels?
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    By Jo-Anne Richards
    In All About Writing, Newsletters, Writing Challenge
    Posted March 12, 2019

    March Newsletter: What draws us to write about our travels?

    What draws us to write about our travels? What is it about travel writing that is so beguiling? We, at All About Writing, receive almost daily queries from members of […]

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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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    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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