This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. We are often advised to write active (as opposed to 'passive') characters but what, exactly, does this mean? Active characters, perhaps unsurprisingly, take action. They don't just sit around thinking about their feelings or … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Active Characters
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Review – The Life You Left by Carmel Harrington
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 One minute Sarah Lawler is a happily married mother of three, the next she is left to juggle everything on her own as her husband Paul has decided he needs some space. Taking all their money with him, … [Read more...] about Review – The Life You Left by Carmel Harrington
5 Writing Lessons from Shobhaa De
Shobhaa De is a leading columnist in newspapers including The Times of India, a scriptwriter of soaps such as Swabhimaan and is a famous novelist who has written 17 books; her bestsellers include Socialite Evenings, Starry Nights, Spouse and Superstar India. She is a Mumbaite who has strong opinions on the social, economic and political state of the world, which create … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Shobhaa De
Why a Writing Competition Can Be Good For You
Writing competitions are announced every other day and if you are still wondering if you should participate in one, then why not? You never know you could be a winner of a competition and take home a handsome amount. There is some money to be spent for entering some of these competitions, but the cash reward and the satisfaction of beating fellow writers is definitely … [Read more...] about Why a Writing Competition Can Be Good For You
Novelicious Chats To…Before I Go To Sleep Author S. J. Watson #bookvsfilmclub
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.With the big-screen adaptation of his (yes, his!) novel Before I Go to Sleep out today, author S. J. Watson took the time to answer our questions about how his novel came about and just what it felt like to have his work adapted … [Read more...] about Novelicious Chats To…Before I Go To Sleep Author S. J. Watson #bookvsfilmclub