This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Much is made of 'voice'. Writing advice is rife with exhortations to 'find your voice' and, once you've located it, to 'stay true to it'. But what is it? An author's voice is like a thumbprint. It's a unique combination of … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Finding Your Author’s Voice
Sarah Painter
Five Pretty Pencil Cases
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Okay, so most of us don’t actually need a pencil case anymore, but if you have a young relative at school, or are an artist who carries their sketching kit in case of inspiration, or even just a pen-addicted writer who requires a … [Read more...] about Five Pretty Pencil Cases
Write Your Novel – Productivity Tools
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Why is it that the one thing we really want to do (write a book) can be endlessly put off for a variety of smaller, less important tasks? Beating procrastination is complicated and involves being honest with yourself about A. … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Productivity Tools
Five Irresistible Erasers
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Okay, hands up who used to collect novelty erasers when they were at primary school? Anyone? Back when I was a nipper, you either collected stickers (in a special sticker album, naturally) or novelty erasers. Break times were spent … [Read more...] about Five Irresistible Erasers
Write Your Novel – Editing (Part Five, Bonus Edition!)
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Yes, I know I said that the series on editing would have four parts but, since I'm currently rewriting a book at the moment, I've had some extra thoughts on the neat, four-stage process I've outlined... So you get a bonus part … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Editing (Part Five, Bonus Edition!)