This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Some writers (such as Ian Rankin) keep the space behind their computer clear so that they don't get distracted, others like to display inspirational quotes and photographs to spur them on. Whichever camp you're in, the … [Read more...] about Five Noteworthy Noticeboards
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Write Your Novel – How to Name Characters
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I don't know about you, dear reader, but I find naming characters quite difficult. Some spring to mind, ready-named, which is brilliant, but many do not. I try not to get too hung up on names (especially for minor characters) … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – How to Name Characters
Five Fancy Personal Organisers
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Yes, yes, I know we all have super-duper phones which hold our address books and schedules and will (no doubt) soon be able to do perfect impressions of us on social media when we're too damn busy to Tweet and FaceBook … [Read more...] about Five Fancy Personal Organisers
Write Your Novel – How to End a Novel
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. If we can agree that the opening of a novel asks a question (will the protagonist get the girl/save the world/find meaning in her life?), then the end of your novel ought to answer it. That is, after all, how you know you've … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – How to End a Novel
Five Ideas for a Literary Wedding
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Whatever the weather may be saying, summer is most definitely upon us. That means Wimbledon, strawberries and cream and, of course, wedding season. I loved my wedding day and wouldn't change a thing. If, however, I was forced … [Read more...] about Five Ideas for a Literary Wedding