On 26th January every year, the patriotism in people of India is stirred. It is the Republic Day in India, the day the constitution of India came into effect. On this particular day in every year, India's victory over the British rule and the subsequent building of her own constitution is celebrated in high spirits. Parades are marched, flags are hoisted, songs are sung, poetry … [Read more...] about How Republic Day Can Inspire Your Writing
Archives for January 2015
My Book Deal Moment by Melissa Pimentel
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I had never dreamed of writing a novel. I work in publishing, and studied literature before that, so I’ve always had a healthy respect for people who could write. Awe, even. The idea that someone could sit down for hours on end … [Read more...] about My Book Deal Moment by Melissa Pimentel
Friday Book Giveaway! Win a Film Tie-In Copy of Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Even if you haven’t read Fifty Shades of Grey, there’s a good chance you know a fair bit about the story already. Perhaps your mum, sister, best friend or Sheila in Accounting filled you in. Maybe you Googled the sexiest bits to … [Read more...] about Friday Book Giveaway! Win a Film Tie-In Copy of Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
Review – Secrets of the Lighthouse by Santa Montefiore
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Reviewed by Kelly Allen Ellen is in her thirties and is due to be married to an aristocratic gentleman called William. Before Ellen was born, her mother Maddie fled from Ireland to marry an Englishman and never returned to her old … [Read more...] about Review – Secrets of the Lighthouse by Santa Montefiore
5 Fiction Writing Blunders Every Author Should Watch Out For
There are several writing mistakes that weaken a story and cause the writer to be labelled as a beginner. It’s true that we all have to begin somewhere. However, we need to give our stories the best possible chance, especially when they’ll we competing with novels and stories by experienced writers who have been writing for years and have many published works on their shelves. … [Read more...] about 5 Fiction Writing Blunders Every Author Should Watch Out For