This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.
1. Read in your genre. Reading other writers recharges my batteries and helps me find fresh perspective when I’m writing.
2. Travel. I think getting out, getting some sunshine, and people-watching is helpful in creating believable settings and characters.
3. Write every day. We live busy lives. That’s the only way I can get it done.
4. Have fun! Every part of the process is a new opportunity for me to learn a little more. Even when I’m completely stumped, I love it because the process helps me grow.
5. Listen to your readers. When I see an overwhelming theme running through my reviews, either good or bad, I pay attention. I remember it, and I keep it running in the back of my mind when I write again.
Summer by the Sea by Jenny Hale is out now.