This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I often bang the drum for goal-setting and I truly believe this is one of the most powerful strategies for getting your novel written, but there’s a way to super-charge its effectiveness: Tell someone else. Make yourself … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – The Power of Accountability
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Write Your Novel – Follow Your Heart
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. It's natural (especially when you're just starting out) to emulate your favourite authors. There's nothing wrong with that. In fact, I'll go further and argue that it's a vital step in the process of becoming an accomplished … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Follow Your Heart
Write Your Novel – Writing a Fantasy Novel
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Over the last couple of weeks, we've discussed the genre of Romance and this week it's Fantasy's turn. Grab your cloak and broadsword and dive in ... There are several sub-categories within the realm of Fantasy, including … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Writing a Fantasy Novel
Write Your Novel – Active Characters
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. We are often advised to write active (as opposed to 'passive') characters but what, exactly, does this mean? Active characters, perhaps unsurprisingly, take action. They don't just sit around thinking about their feelings or … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Active Characters
Write Your Novel – Will They, Won’t They?
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Last week we discussed romantic fiction. We discovered that since the romantic relationship is central to the story, much of the plot comes from that relationship and how it changes. Not only do you have to provide plenty of … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Will They, Won’t They?