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The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Always Going Forward

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.by Anna Bell I’ve written before about the psychological mind games I have to play in order to finish the first draft of a novel, and my current WIP is no exception. The most important rule I write a first draft by is that I only … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Always Going Forward

The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Is Age Just a Number?

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.by Anna Bell Author Joanna Trollope made headlines recently when she claimed authors created their best work after 35. Whilst her assumption seemed very specific, it got me wondering, is there an age at which you become a good … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Is Age Just a Number?

The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Shelf Lives: Traditional vs Self-Publishing

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. by Anna Bell   My latest book hit actual book shelves a few days ago and it got me thinking about shelf life. There seems to be a buzz around my book at the moment, but when it leaves the supermarket in a few weeks, will that … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Shelf Lives: Traditional vs Self-Publishing

The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Thinking Outside the Marketing Box

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.by Anna Bell I can’t believe it has been eight months since my last book launch. This week, the third and final instalment of my Don’t Tell series, Don’t Tell the Brides-to-Be hits the shelves. It’s not all sitting back and … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Thinking Outside the Marketing Box

The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Originality

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. by Anna Bell As an author, you’re always looking for that killer idea. That original story with a great hook that will catch the attention of editors and readers alike. Yet just how original does that idea have to be? h I had … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Originality