This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Why stop at a book-themed gift? Go all out and use book wrapping paper, too: Your book-loving friend is sure to be impressed by your attention to detail. You could, of course, use old book pages and some ribbon, but if you don’t … [Read more...] about Five Book Wrapping Paper Ideas
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Write Your Novel – Prologues in Novels
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. A prologue, as you are no doubt aware, is a chunk of writing that comes after the dedication and before chapter one, but is still part of the novel. Prologues are a literary device historically associated with plays, but have … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Prologues in Novels
Five Adorable Pen Drives
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Okay, so data sticks aren't that exciting. They are useful, undoubtedly – some might even say essential – but a teensy bit dull. Even for the most gadget-obsessed, the humble USB pen drive is a purely functional object. … [Read more...] about Five Adorable Pen Drives
Write Your Novel – Handling Transitions in Writing
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Transitions are the parts of your novel in which you jump from one scene to another. This usually means moving time, place, or POV, and they can be jarring or confusing if not handled well. Working out how to create effective … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Handling Transitions in Writing
Write Your Novel – Finding The Time
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Hands up if you've ever said (or heard someone say): 'I'd like to write a novel but I don't have the time.' Writing seems to be on a lot of people's wish lists and I understand that perfectly – books are awesome, after all. … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Finding The Time