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Jy hoef nie alleen te skryf nie – hoe skryfprojekte en skryfmaats jou kreatiwiteit aanwakker
Skryf hoef nie ’n solo-missie te wees nie. Hier’s hoekom groepsprojekte soos ROSAWrimos werk – en hoe dit dissipline en ondersteuning bou.

Francine Beaton
May 303 min read
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Hittevlakke in Romanse
Hallo, romanse-liefhebbers én spesery-entoesiaste! Romantiek is baie soos kosmaak – dis alles oor die regte bestanddele, goeie...

Francine Beaton
Apr 42 min read
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Writing Hallmark-Style Christmas Romances in a South African Summer
It’s the middle of December, and if you’re in South Africa right now, you’re probably feeling more like you’re sitting in a sauna than...

Francine Beaton
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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The Art of the Kiss: How to Research (and Write) the Perfect Smooch
Writing romance novels is as thrilling as watching a Springboks vs. All Blacks test match—full of drama, intensity, and those nail-biting...

Francine Beaton
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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The Magic of Serendipity: Why Romance Stories Thrive on Unexpected Meetings
Ever noticed how, in romance novels and movies, characters just happen to bump into each other at the most random places? Whether it’s on...

Francine Beaton
Oct 22, 20243 min read
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Romance Writing: Craft Love Beyond the Clichés
Learn how to write romance novels that resonate with readers. From character flaws to pacing, discover tips on creating love stories that ar

Francine Beaton
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Wine, Words, and Awkward Hugs: Surviving (and Thriving at) Romance Writers’ Conferences
Discover the fun side of romance writers' conferences! From quirky characters to creative inspiration, here's how to enjoy every moment

Francine Beaton
Sep 17, 20243 min read
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From Dreams to Debut: The Wild Ride of Becoming a Romance Author
Becoming a published author isn’t exactly a walk in the park—more like a mad dash through a maze of love stories, edits, and a few...

Francine Beaton
Sep 10, 20243 min read
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Hello and Welcome: A Little About Me
Hello! I’m Francine Beaton, and this is my space to share the joy and journey of writing romance and self-publishing. From my surprising sta

Francine Beaton
Sep 3, 20242 min read
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