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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
5 days ago2 min read
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Wat Ek Wens Ek Vroeër Geweet Het oor Publikasie 📚✨
Die pad na publikasie is soos ‘n liefdesverhaal op sy eie – vol hoop, drome, teleurstellings en daardie onvermydelike oomblik waar jy...
Francine Beaton
Mar 284 min read
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Rugby, Romantiek en ‘n Glas Wyn vir die Senuwees 🍷🏉❤️
Vir party mense is rugby net ‘n sport. ‘n Klompie ouens wat op ‘n Saterdagmiddag agter ‘n bal aanhardloop terwyl die res van ons met ‘n...
Francine Beaton
Mar 212 min read
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Die Snaakste of Mees Onverwagte Navorsing wat Ek vir ‘n Boek moes Doen
Skrywers Google vreemde dinge. Dinge wat, as iemand anders dit sien, baie ongemaklike vrae kan laat ontstaan. Dinge wat sekerlik ‘n paar...
Francine Beaton
Mar 143 min read
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Sprokies in die Moderne Wêreld – Waarom Ons Steeds Lief is vir Wonderwerke
Toe ons kinders was, het ons met groot oë geluister na stories van prinsesse, towenaars en wonderwerke. Ons het saam met Aspoestertjie...
Francine Beaton
Mar 72 min read
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n Dag in die Lewe van ‘n Skrywer – Mites vs. Realiteit
Ons het almal ‘n prentjie in ons kop van hoe ‘n skrywer se lewe lyk. Jy weet, daardie romantiese idee van ‘n kreatiewe siel wat met ‘n...
Francine Beaton
Feb 284 min read
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Groenbosbaai: Die Onweerstaanbare Bekoring van Klein Dorpie-Romantiek
Daar is iets onmiskenbaar betowerend aan ‘n klein dorpie. Die soort plek waar almal mekaar ken, waar jy nooit net gou êrens kan inloop...
Francine Beaton
Feb 213 min read
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Vyf Dinge Wat Ek Geleer Het uit die Skryf van Liefdesverhale
Liefdesverhale is wonderlik. Dit laat jou glo in tweede kanse, groot romantiese oomblikke en die magiese aantrekkingskrag van ‘n intense...
Francine Beaton
Feb 144 min read
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Waarom ek skryf en hoekom stories vir my belangrik is
Van kleins af was ek versot op stories en lees. Ontdek hoe boeke my lewe gevorm het en hoekom ek vandag skryf. Deel jou gunstelingboek in di
Francine Beaton
Feb 72 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 Joy of Receiving Your First One-Star Review: A Self-Publisher's Comedy
Self-publishing is a bit like learning to braai with a gas grill—you're putting yourself out there, but not without a little trepidation....
Francine Beaton
Dec 11, 20242 min read
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Dream Big, Write Big: How Vision Boards Can Help You Smash Your Writing Goals
Discover how vision boards can transform your writing journey! Learn how to set goals, stay motivated, and achieve your writing dreams. Perf
Francine Beaton
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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How to Market Your Book on a Shoestring Budget: A Guide for the Creative Author
So, you’ve written a book— lekker ! Now comes the next challenge: getting it out there without spending all your “braai money.” Marketing...
Francine Beaton
Nov 27, 20244 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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What’s in a Name?
Discover how names shape our personalities and why they’re crucial in storytelling.
Francine Beaton
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Self-Publishing Just Got a Lot Easier: Why Teaming Up Might Be Your Best Move Yet
So, you’ve decided to take on the wild world of self-publishing. You’re armed with your sturdy laptop that’s seen better days, a mug of...
Francine Beaton
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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Grammar Gaffes: A Light-Hearted Look at Writing Mistakes
Have a laugh at the funniest writing mishaps! From misplaced modifiers to apostrophe disasters, this post dives into common grammar blunders
Francine Beaton
Oct 30, 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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Self-Publishing: Why It Feels Like an Awkward Stand-Up Comedy Act
Publishing a book can feel a lot like stepping onto a stage for stand-up comedy: a mix of excitement, nerves, and the constant fear that...
Francine Beaton
Oct 15, 20244 min read
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Are You Ready for the Journey of Writing Series Success?
So, you’ve decided to dive into the world of series writing—whether it’s a saga of interconnected stories, a sequence of blog posts, or a...
Francine Beaton
Oct 8, 20244 min read
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