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SUMMARY:Sensory writing
DESCRIPTION:Sensory writing is a technique that taps into the five senses — sight\, sound\, touch\, taste\, and smell — to craft detailed\, evocative descriptions in storytelling. Instead of merely telling the reader about a setting\, character\, or event\, sensory writing shows them\, immersing them in a multisensory experience that makes the narrative world feel tangible. It’s akin to painting a scene\, not with colours and brush strokes\, but with sensory impressions that conjure a visceral response. \n  \nThis approach to writing is fundamental in building vivid and memorable scenes. When we read\, we subconsciously draw upon our personal reservoir of sensory experiences. By incorporating sensory details\, writers can trigger these memories\, evoking emotions and reactions that deepen the reader’s connection to the story. Just imagine the aroma of freshly brewed coffee\, the sound of stall owners opening their stalls for the day\, children’s laughter and the chatter of the crowd around you … What more do you need to unleash your creativity. \n  \nAll you need is a notebook and paper\, your wallet and yourself to join in this experience. Please let Francine know by 15 March 2024 whether you’ll join us \nFrancine Beaton \nMobile: 0826737321 or beatonfrancine@gmail.com
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/sensory-writing/
LOCATION:Hazel Food Market\, 378 Queens crescent\, Lynnwood\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0081\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240309T090000
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DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
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SUMMARY:Ontmoet die Skrywers
DESCRIPTION:Kom kuier saam met ‘n paar van ons plaaslike Afrikaanse skrywers by Waverley Biblioteek op 9 Maart 2024 vanaf 09:00 tot 12:00. Indien skrywers belangstel\, kan hulle Francine Beaton kontak by 0826737321 of beatonfrancine@gmail.com
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/ontmoet-die-skrywers/
LOCATION:Waverley Library\, 1345 Cunningham Ave\, Waverley\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0186
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240307T140000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
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SUMMARY:ExCo Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For ExCo Members only.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/exco-meeting/
LOCATION:ExCo Discord Room
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240301T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240303T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
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SUMMARY:Cape Town Retreat 2024
DESCRIPTION:ONLY 1 SPOT LEFT! \nCome join us at the beautiful Lalapanzi Lodge on the slopes of the Hottentots Holland Mountains\, where we’ll indulge in a weekend of all things writing related\, share time with friends and soak in the peace and tranquility of our surrounds 1 – 3 March 2024. \n\nEARLY BIRD SPECIAL PRICE: R5595\,00 – THIS PRICE IS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT ON 25 DECEMBER 2023\, thereafter full price will apply. Kindly note\, your holding deposit simply holds your spot. If full payment of the Early Bird price is not made by the deadline\, full price of R5995\,00 will apply.\n\nThe topics:\n\n\nIntellectual Property And Your Rights\nShowing Your Backlist Some Love\nLet’s Talk About … Going Wide\nReady\, Steady\, Release\nNo Spend Marketing\n\n\n\n\n\nThe full price package includes:\n\n\n\n\nAccommodation\nAll meals\nThe conference itself\nYour Goodie Bag\nRecordings of the presentations – we will notify you once they’re available to access\nAn incredible view of the entire False Bay\nSpending time with friends and like-minded people
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/cape-town-retreat-2024/
LOCATION:Lalapanzi Lodge\, Lalapanzi Lodge\, Farm 3\, Wedderwill Estate\, Sir Lowry's Pass\, Western Cape\, 7133\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240229T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240229T210000
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UID:1197-1709227800-1709240400@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Romancing The Reader
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Exclusive Books in the V&A waterfront\, with views of the beautiful Table Mountain\, for an evening of fun\, romance and our first in person ROSA Readers Club event of the year. Our program for the evening includes: \n\n\nWelcome and introduction – Get to know who you will be spending the evening with\nAuthor introductions and a bit about themselves – Get to know a bit more about the authors and what they write\nLive Readings – Join us for live readings by Amanda Holly\, Denise Riddle\, Dorothy Ewels and Marilize Roos\nQ&A session – Have a burning question you would like to ask our authors? Now is your chance!\nMeet and mingle & signings – After all of the formalities\, come and meet the authors\, have a chance to chat with them and get your books signed !\n\nAttending authors: Amanda Holly\, Denise Riddle\, Dorothy Ewels\, Marilize Roos\, Naomi McKay\, Nicole Ann Nielson\, Ryleigh Sloan and Tanya Wilde.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/romancing-the-reader/
LOCATION:Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront\, 6160\, Victoria Wharf\, 1 Breakwater Blvd\, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240224T120000
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UID:1211-1708768800-1708776000@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat Feb 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/coffee-chat-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Coffee Chat Discord Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240117T100000
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SUMMARY:WIP It Wednesday - Joburg Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your WIPs and we can brainstorm together!
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/wip-it-wednesday-joburg-chapter/
LOCATION:Exclusive Books – Rosebank\, Shop 307-311\, Level 3\, Rosebank Mall\, Rosebank\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240219T193000
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SUMMARY:Cape Town Retreat Planning Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For Cape Town Retreat Planning Members only.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/cape-town-retreat-planning-meeting/
LOCATION:Cape Town Retreat Planning Discord Room
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240210T090000
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UID:1292-1707555600-1707568200@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Romance Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Looking for your next favourite romance book? Come join Brooklyn Library and local romance authors! There will be books in English and Afrikaans\, with different heat levels\, and tropes\, including new releases\, bestsellers and more.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/romance-book-fair/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Community Library\, Shop 32\, L2\, Brooklyn Square Cnr Veale &\, Middel St\, Nieuw Muckleneuk\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0181\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240127T133000
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UID:1206-1706349600-1706362200@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Vision Boards & Planning - Cape Town Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Please keep an eye on the announcements WhatsApp group for payment details.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/vision-boards-planning-cape-town-chapter/
LOCATION:Castle of Good Hope\, Darling St & Buitenkant St\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240120T093000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240120T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T183335Z
UID:1227-1705743000-1705753800@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Vision Board Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create your best life!
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/vision-board-workshop/
LOCATION:Waverley Library\, 1345 Cunningham Ave\, Waverley\, Pretoria\, Gauteng\, 0186
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20240117T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240303T132441Z
UID:1136-1705485600-1705496400@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:WIP It Wednesday - Joburg Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Bring along your WIPs and we can brainstorm together!
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/wip-it-wednesday-joburg-chapter/
LOCATION:Exclusive Books – Rosebank\, Shop 307-311\, Level 3\, Rosebank Mall\, Rosebank\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231216T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231216T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
CREATED:20231201T150255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T103742Z
UID:1115-1702720800-1702749600@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat: Expectations\, Goals & Targets for 2024 - ROSA Members only
DESCRIPTION:Recap of the year that’s been and expectations\, goals & targets for the year ahead. How to keep it realistic. \nPlease note that this is a ROSA members only event which will take place via the link you receive when registering for the event.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/coffee-chat-expectations-goals-targets-for-2024-rosa-members-only/
LOCATION:Coffee Chat Discord Room
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
CREATED:20231201T145651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T152109Z
UID:1110-1702202400-1702216800@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:A Merry Murder Mystery - Joburg Chapter
DESCRIPTION:Join us for day mystery and intrigue. We’ll spend the morning solving an “On The Case” murder mystery. \nWhile in the afternoon we’ll be having a workshop on police procedure and protocol hosted by a SAPS detective. \nA perfect way to end our year!
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/a-merry-murder-mystery-joburg-chapter/
LOCATION:Pinehaven Self Storage\, Plot 10\, Steyn Road\, Steynsvlei\, Krugersdorp\, Gauteng\, 1747\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
CREATED:20231201T142523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T143437Z
UID:1095-1702116000-1702137600@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Cape Town Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:CAPE TOWN IN-PERSON EVENT\n\nHello and happy weekend! ☺🌹\n\nCalling all Cape Town ROSAs\, and any national ROSAs visiting at the beginning of December\, we’ll be hosting our annual Christmas Party at the Auberge Hotel in the Gardens – also referred to as “the little Nellie”.\n\nYou are cordially invited to join us for a day of festivities\, good food\, laughter\, and wonderful company.\n\nWhen: Saturday\, 9 December 2023\, 10:00 – 16:00\nWhere: Auberge Hotel\, 10 Union Street\, Gardens\, Cape Town\nCost: R450\,00\nIncluded: Arrival tea/coffee\nMorning tea/coffee\nLunch\, 1 soft drink included\, all other drinks for own account\nAfternoon tea/coffee\nUse of conference room as our own private dining room\n\nPlease RSVP by no later than Monday\, 27 November.\n\nIn keeping with tradition\, we will be doing a Secret Santa\, and this year we’ll be doing a “blind date with a book”. For those attending\, please ensure that your books are with Nikki Malan by no later Friday\, 1 December. Your book can either be one you’ve written\, bought new\, or mint condition pre-loved – bought or owned.
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/cape-town-christmas-party/
LOCATION:Auberge\, 10 Union Street\, Gardens\, Cape town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20231203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T045213
CREATED:20231201T144926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T145047Z
UID:1104-1701511200-1701626400@www.romancewriters.co.za
SUMMARY:Cape Town Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a book or two for the romance reader in your life? \nThen come join us at Exclusive Books Waterfront\, and meet local romance authors while you’re there. Some of South Africa’s top romance authors will be selling\, and signing\, their books over the weekend of 2 – 3 December 2023\, from 10:00 until 18:00 each day. \nParticipating Authors: Ashleigh Roberts • Denise Riddle • Dorothy Ewels • Marilize Roos • Nicole Ann Nielson
URL:https://www.romancewriters.co.za/events/cape-town-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Exclusive Books V&A Waterfront\, 6160\, Victoria Wharf\, 1 Breakwater Blvd\, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront\, Cape Town\, Western Cape\, 8001\, South Africa
ORGANIZER;CN="ROSA":MAILTO:website@romancewriters.co.za
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