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Archives for December 2015

5 Tips for Writing Dramatic Scenes in a Novel

By Georgina Roy

A novel is, essentially, a string of scenes that, when read in order, make up a story. There is no need for every single scene to be dramatic, but most of them should. Some scenes are dramatic by nature: scenes of revelations, climax and danger. However, if the rest of your scenes lack a little bit of drama and conflict, then those scenes are just filler scenes and will bore … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing Dramatic Scenes in a Novel

Review – Every Time a Bell Rings by Carmel Harrington

By Novelicious

This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Reviewed by Susan Lobban It’s the classic story of boy meets girl, boy moves away, boy and girl are reunited and then live happily ever after. Until that is they lose a baby and are about to lose their beloved foster child. Then … [Read more...] about Review – Every Time a Bell Rings by Carmel Harrington

How to Create Strong Heroes and Heroines in a Romance Novel

By Georgina Roy

The romance genre depends on good characterization, more so than any other novel. The plot in a romance novel is largely driven by the characters, especially by their thoughts, actions, and background. Creating strong characters will ensure the romance between the hero and the heroine is real, and will make the readers feel what they are feeling. This is why we’ve gathered some … [Read more...] about How to Create Strong Heroes and Heroines in a Romance Novel

Review – Masquerade by Hannah Fielding

By Novelicious

This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Reviewed by Verity Wilde In summer 1976, Luz returns to Spain from England after her first commission as an author goes awry.  Back in Cadiz, she soon becomes entangled with a mysterious gypsy who rescues her from the beach … [Read more...] about Review – Masquerade by Hannah Fielding

Novelicious Chats to … Sharon Maas

By Novelicious

This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.  Sharon Maas is a Guyanese-born novelist, who was educated in England, lived in India, and subsequently in Germany and in Sussex, UK. Her latest book, The Secret Life of Winnie Cox is out now. Tell us about your latest … [Read more...] about Novelicious Chats to … Sharon Maas

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