Taking mythology and creating a story of everyday life out of it isn't easy. You're taking a Hero of great deeds and legendary proportions and bringing him down to the life of a lay man. Doing this without reducing stature, is exactly why Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy is so widely appreciated, and why he's presently on an INR five crore advance for his next series. However, … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Amish Tripathi
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Novelicious Goes To…the Launch of The Memory Book by Rowan Coleman
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. By Amanda Keats I first encountered the work of Rowan Coleman through her short story Woman Walks Into a Bar, which raised money for domestic abuse charity Refuge. I then had the great pleasure of meeting Rowan at the RNA … [Read more...] about Novelicious Goes To…the Launch of The Memory Book by Rowan Coleman
My Bedside Table by Ronke from Ondo Lady
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.A marketing and social media consultant by day, Kent-based Ronke runs the popular lifestyle blog Ondo Lady by night, where she blogs about fashion, travel and books. Today, Ronke has invited us into her home to see what little … [Read more...] about My Bedside Table by Ronke from Ondo Lady
Graeme Simsion’s Top Five Writing Tips
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Join a class. I know there’s a lot of cynicism about whether a class can turn you into a novelist, but I believe it can help a lot. You get theory, discipline, feedback, networking, industry knowledge and encouragement. My … [Read more...] about Graeme Simsion’s Top Five Writing Tips
Win! A Designer Dress from Fever London
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.To celebrate the release of Rosie Blake’s laugh out loud funny How to Get a (Love) Life, we’re giving away exciting and romantic prizes every day until Friday 14th February. From adventurous date ideas to gorgeous gifts, we … [Read more...] about Win! A Designer Dress from Fever London