This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. As sunny and lovely as the weekend was, deep down, if you're anything like us, you’re secretly excited about the prospect of diving back into your work in progress. All you need is a little motivational nudge to get you back … [Read more...] about Motivation Monday – The Postcards
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How the Holi Festival Can Inspire Your Writing
Spring is officially here and to acknowledge it, hundreds of millions of people across India and the world are celebrating the Hindu festival of Holi, today. Holi is well-known for its bright colours to coincide with the beautiful colours of spring and the ending of winter. However, there are many traditions and meanings associated with this wonderful festival. Some of these … [Read more...] about How the Holi Festival Can Inspire Your Writing
Bookstores in India Feeling the Effects of Online Retailers?
In the West, the effects of e-commerce and digital publishing are certainly being felt in traditional bricks and mortar bookstores. In the UK for instance, figures released by Book Sellers Association, which is a major trade association for booksellers suggest that 500 independent bookstores have closed down since 2005, due to commercial pressures from online retailers (mainly … [Read more...] about Bookstores in India Feeling the Effects of Online Retailers?
Self Publishing Companies in India Need to Pay on Time
The big boys in the eBooks industry such as Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Smashwords who allow writers and authors to self-publish with their platforms, have pretty streamlined processes, right from the point when a writer uploads his or her eBook for publication all the way to be sent payment. Some of these companies are better than others, of course. This is the case … [Read more...] about Self Publishing Companies in India Need to Pay on Time
How to Write Better Fantasy
Ever since “The Lord of The Rings” and “Harry Potter” books hit the market, fantasy novels have always been high on the list of bestsellers. So, have you ever thought of writing a fantasy novel (or story) and seemed lost in the middle? Perhaps, you have even written one, but it just seems too dull or uninteresting to stand out from the crowd? Well, here are a few tips and … [Read more...] about How to Write Better Fantasy