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Write Your Novel – How to Name Characters

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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. 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

Write Your Novel – How to Write the First Chapter of Your Book

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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. We've already discussed the importance of your opening line and everything that applies to that applies (in spades) to your opening chapter. In fact, it applies to your opening scene. As soon as you pause (and the end of a scene … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – How to Write the First Chapter of Your Book

Write Your Novel – How to Write the First Line of a Novel

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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. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that the first line of your novel had better kick arse. Whether you are looking to snare an agent, a publisher, or a reader, your first line is all important. Leaving aside the cover and … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – How to Write the First Line of a Novel