Just like the blank page in the beginning, the last chapter scares the living soul out of every writer. Your story finally got a shape that satisfies you and if the writing has not killed you yet, the story ending will. Drama and beauty need to be Sherlock level. But getting the creative juices to flow and the mind to tailor a spectacular ending might need a few tips and … [Read more...] about 5 Blunders That Can Result in Bad Story Endings and How to Avoid Them
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My Writing Room by Victoria Van Tiem
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I love DIY, staging, and redesign. When I’m not writing, I’m on the hunt for the perfect piece to sand, distress, and repurpose with chalky paint for my French Country Cottage obsession. I’m addicted to home improvement shows and … [Read more...] about My Writing Room by Victoria Van Tiem
5 Top Tips to Help Authors Compete in a Crowded Marketplace
With self-publishing becoming such a big phenomenon, everyone can – and often does – write a book and put it up for consumption. This might be a good thing for many authors, whose books would not otherwise see the light of the day, but it also means there are no quality criteria for publishing any longer. Anyone can put up books on Amazon and soon enough, poor quality books … [Read more...] about 5 Top Tips to Help Authors Compete in a Crowded Marketplace
Dates For Your Diary – January 2016
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.by Zarina de Ruiter Happy New Year! Did you make any resolutions for 2016? Finally taking the daunting step to finding an agent for your book, perhaps? Or meeting a favourite author to tell them how much their work inspired you? … [Read more...] about Dates For Your Diary – January 2016
How Authors Can Become Better Bloggers
Gone are the days when the publisher would do all the marketing for your books, and you just have to show up and sign books. These days, the author has to put in much effort in marketing their books. This is usually done online through social media networks such as Facebook or Twitter. One of the most effective ways of marketing your books and ensuring a loyal following is … [Read more...] about How Authors Can Become Better Bloggers