Allaboutwriting is run by Jo-Anne Richards and Richard Beynon. Jo-Anne Richards is a writer and lecturer in the Wits journalism department. She has just published her fourth novel – My Brother’s Book. Richard Beynon is a television and film writer. He is currently a writer and generator of stories on the new e-tv daily drama, Rhythm City. He has lectured on writing for film and television at Wits.
Description:
Allaboutwriting stimulates creativity and allows each writer to find their own individual voice. The course provides writers with a range of skills and techniques to translate their vision into publishable manuscripts. Each session will cover writing do's and don’ts and time will be spent workshopping, mentoring and troubleshooting works in progress. The course is open to anyone with a proposed writing project, even if it’s only the sketchiest idea at this stage. It will serve writers of fiction, non-fiction or even screenplays.
Customer Reviews:
Thank you for opening doors for me. I have walked away from the workshop with an open heart and a willingness to take risks . . . Thank you for your gentle creative spirit. Warren, Actor and Lecturer in Dramatic Arts
The nice thing about working with Richard and Jo-Anne is that they never impose their own voice on you, even in a subtle way. Working with them, you always get the feeling that they are trying to help you uncover your own voice, your way of telling the story and understanding the characters. They seem to weigh their suggestions very carefully against your vision and against where you want the story to go. I can only imagine that this comes from their own unique understanding of the position of the writer, and their sensitivity towards that. They are great teachers, and I have benefited immeasurably from their advice which is always practical, and always constructive. Jackie, Journalist
