If you have to explain your book to me, rewrite it. I doubt that you’ll be there when I’m reading it.
Congratulations to Pauline Vivjeberg, author of Alexine
Dear Amanda,
It started with the first sentence and from then on, you taught me to keep on writing. It was as if you showed me how the words could flow from my head onto the screen. When I started to write it felt like playing piano, I could not stop.
To show and not tell, to use the five senses, to plot the book before you start and to not talk about it but just do it, even if it is a page a day, those were the lessons that you gave me. Those were your words that kept ringing in my head.
I felt so inspired by everything I learnt from Writers Write. You forced me to focus and it lead to the complete unexpected, although always dreamt of, publication of my book, Alexine. What better proof of your success?
I can recommend your course to every aspiring writer. If you have a dream, Writers Write can help you make it come true.
Lots of love,
Pauline Vijverberg
& Annette Kinnear, author of Your Career, Your Life
Dear Amanda
A while ago we corresponded about my obtaining your permission for adapting your letter to the critic (from Writers Write) for my career book. Do you recall?
The time has come to invite you to my book’s launch. Below is your personal invitation…
If you are interested to attend or find out more, I know I will hear from you. I would love that.
Warmest personal regards
Annette
The Past Correspondence
Dear Amanda
I am happy to tell you I received my first ever publishing contract today and your course was what started it all. Although this is a non-fiction book I used everything I learned at Writers Write. Thank you so much for your generous and comprehensive sharing of your knowledge.
Warm regards
Annette Kinnear
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In Writing in November
Don’t miss our first ever crime writing evening… A dinner to die for on the 28th of October 2009
Hosted by Amanda Patterson & Anthony Ehlers
Time: 18: 00 - 20:30
Venue: Sides, 10 Bompas Road, Dunkeld West, Sandton
Cost: R195, 00 per head includes a talk by crime writer Jassy MacKenzie, a scrumptious five star meal and writing exercises
P.S. Drinks are not included
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Don’t miss our first ever end of year writing evening…Create the perfect Xmas Twist on the 25th of November 2009
Time: 18: 00 - 20:30
Venue: Sides, 10 Bompas Road, Dunkeld West, Sandton
Cost: R225, 00 per head includes a talk by Writers Write Founder, Amanda Patterson, a scrumptious five star meal and writing exercises
P.S. Drinks are not included
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New! Writers Write offers full editing & report writing services.
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Writers Write – How to write a book
7: Writers Write in Cape Town & Johannesburg (4 Saturday Mornings)
9 - 12: Writers Write in Durban (4 Weekday Mornings)
2 – 5: Writers Write in Cape Town (4 Weekday Mornings)
30 – 3: Writers Write in Johannesburg (4 Weekday Mornings)
Writers Write 2 – How to plot your book in four days
14: 09:00 – 13:00 for four consecutive Saturday mornings in Johannesburg
16 – 19: for four consecutive mornings in Johannesburg
Heart of Africa – How to write a perfect romance
14 & 15: from 09:00 – 15:00 on both days
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One Day Work Shops
Create the Perfect Villain
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Character
Assassination |
Durban
12/12, 15/01 |
Cape Town
11/12, 30/01 |
Johannesburg
21/11, 14/01 |
R2000
R1250 (November Special Offer) |
You, the editor – How to edit
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You, the editor |
Cape Town
21/10, 18/11, 14/01 |
Durban
25/11, 21/01 |
Johannesburg
21/10, 18/11, 14/01 |
R3500 |
Keep it Short and Simple - The art of writing short stories
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KISS |
Cape Town
18/12, 23/01 |
Durban
26/11, 29/01 |
Johannesburg
28/11, 23/01 |
R2000
R1250 (November Special Offer) |
NGO - Basic fund raising proposals for "Non Profit Organizations"
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Fund Raising Proposals |
Cape Town
01/12, 22/01 |
Durban
26/11 |
Johannesburg
10/11,12/01 |
R2500
R1250 (November Special Offer) |
Report Writing – How to write reports & proposals
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The Write Report |
Cape Town
11/11, 29/01 |
Durban
30/01 |
Johannesburg
11/11, 22/01 |
R3500 |
The Power of the Press Release – Write a release that works
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The Power of the Press Release |
Cape Town
19/11, 30/01 |
Durban
23/01 |
Johannesburg
25/11, 30/01 |
R3500 |
Plot LUCK – Plot your book in a day
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Plot Luck |
Cape Town
15/01 |
Durban
18/10, 31/01 |
Johannesburg
30/10, 09/01 |
R2000
R1250 (November Special Offer) |
Make Money Freelancing
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Write for the
Print Media |
Cape Town
04/12, 20/01 |
Durban
20/11, 22/01 |
Johannesburg
04/12, 19/01 |
R2500
R1250 (November Special Offer) |
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Including Little Ice Cream Boy, Cleopatra’s Daughter, Max – Maximum Ride
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October & November Poetry Competitions
Theme for November 2009: The Women I’ve Loved
Prize: A case of Leopard’s Leap Wines
Conditions:
1. Only 1 poem per month per newsletter subscriber is allowed.
2. The poem must not be longer than 30 lines.
3. The poem must be about the given topic / theme.
4. These rules are not negotiable.
5. The judges’ decision is final.
Closing date: 31 October 2009 / 30 November 2009
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Competition Results
Poetry Results
Last Supper – Jill Marais
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