1. TELL NO-ONE! You put yourself under a lot of pressure when you try to write your first novel. You don’t need other people constantly asking you how it is going. There is also the possibility – remote, I know – that these other people might not want you to succeed! 2. Get up early and write with a fresh mind, before you go to work, as it’s very difficult in the evening when … [Read more...] about Wendy Holden’s Top 5 Writing Tips
Archives for April 2015
My Writing Room by Kate Forster
My writing room is where I do all the plotting, the planning and the editing at the end of the process. I write the guts of my novels wherever the mood takes me. I might work on the sofa in another room, in bed, in a café or even in a library, but this room is for structure. I have an old round table as a desk, and a fantastic Aeron chair. I can’t do this chair justice by … [Read more...] about My Writing Room by Kate Forster
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Ever Decreasing Writing Time
by Anna Bell I’m very excited to announce that I’m expecting another baby. When I first found out the news I was ecstatic, and then, once the news sank in, I started to panic. When would I find time to write my books? One of the things I’ve learnt over my writing career is that you can fit writing into the tiniest of time frames. Yes, it was glorious when I was a full-time … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Ever Decreasing Writing Time
How Writers Can Pick Themselves Up After They Fall Down
Failure is ubiquitous and everyone experiences it. Most authors have experienced at least one failure. Some books become best sellers while others languish on the shelves unread by many people. When this happens, it can be heartbreaking but it is an opportunity to learn and move ahead and strive to be better. There are ways for you to pick yourself up and continue doing the … [Read more...] about How Writers Can Pick Themselves Up After They Fall Down
Novelicious Picks…Psychological Thrillers
As much as we love a good romantic comedy here at Novelicious, we can’t resist the occasional psychological thriller. Here, Helen picks five exciting new titles in the genre. Have you read any good thrillers lately? We’d love to hear your recommendations! by Helen Redfern 1. Disclaimer by Renée Knight – What if you pick up a book from your bedside table and realise the story … [Read more...] about Novelicious Picks…Psychological Thrillers