Being an inspirational writing mentor isn’t easy. In fact, if you are not careful, you might end up discouraging a young writer instead of motivating him/her to practice the craft. Writing is a craft. It requires patience and a lot of practice, however, the writing craft requires learning. A popular saying is that writing can be taught, but it doesn’t say how it can be taught. … [Read more...] about How to Be an Inspirational Writing Mentor
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Book Nerd Life: 5 New Book Club Ideas
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Has your book club run out of steam? Do you disagree over what novels you should be reading every month? Are members eschewing meetings in favour of a night in with KFC and Corrie? It might be time to rethink your club’s modus … [Read more...] about Book Nerd Life: 5 New Book Club Ideas
60 Top Self-Help Articles Writers Should Read
Image credit: Pixabay While you sit in your favourite spot and let your imagination transport through words onto paper, you’re doing what you love. As a writer, your work is your writing. You’re in a fortunate place - being in a profession where you enjoy what you're doing. However, it is still work and is only one facet of life. If you don’t take care of your health … [Read more...] about 60 Top Self-Help Articles Writers Should Read
Review – Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Reviewed by Jennifer Joyce Teacher August is using his summer break to travel, visiting the states parks in America. His ultimate goal is Yellowstone Park but his plans are crushed when he finds himself stranded in a small town … [Read more...] about Review – Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
Literary Love Letters: Dear Agatha Christie, from Michelle Birkby
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Dear Dame Agatha Christie, I know you hate it when people tell you they love your books, so I’m sorry about this – but I love your books. You see, when I started reading crime stories, all the detectives were handsome young men, … [Read more...] about Literary Love Letters: Dear Agatha Christie, from Michelle Birkby


