Have you ever wondered what is it that the successful writers do or think that makes them so good at what they do? Is it an inherited gift that they have, or is it the result of sheer hard work? What are the things that successful writers shy away from, in order to improve their skills? If you want to be successful at writing, train yourself to think like a successful writer. … [Read more...] about 5 Things Successful Writers Don’t Do
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This Week In Books – Our Favourite Links of the Week
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. We’ve been snorting over the Awful Library Books blog all week. How to Poo at Work, How to Sharpen Pencils and Fashion Cats were particular favourites. Sophie Kinsella announced a new book. Whoop! “Tomorrow, I’ll think of … [Read more...] about This Week In Books – Our Favourite Links of the Week
My Book Deal Moment by Stephanie Wahlstrom
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. When I was in the querying trenches, I was very sure I’d never get published. Not necessarily because I was a terrible writer, although after the 25th rejection that thought did cross my mind. It was because of the vast … [Read more...] about My Book Deal Moment by Stephanie Wahlstrom
Exclusive! Novelicious Chats To…Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Welcome to the second week of our exclusive six-part series, which will see us chatting to the shortlisted authors of the Baileys Women’s Prize for Fiction 2014 every Friday. Last week, Burial Rites author Hannah Kent … [Read more...] about Exclusive! Novelicious Chats To…Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Friday Book Giveaway! The Pleasures of Spring by Evie Hunter
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.In preparation for summer, we’re getting a bit hot and steamy with Evie Hunter’s The Pleasures of Spring for this week’s giveaway. Read on to find out how you can win one of three copies. He picked up her hand where it grasped the … [Read more...] about Friday Book Giveaway! The Pleasures of Spring by Evie Hunter