This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Romantic fiction is wildly popular. Considering that love is probably the most vital human need (after water, air, food and shelter), this isn’t really a surprise, but what constitutes a romance? A romantic book is … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Writing a Romance Book
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Write Your Novel – Concerning Theme
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Today I thought we'd talk about theme. You may have hazy (and possibly bad!) memories of the subject from your English Literature lessons at school, but paying attention to theme can prove an enriching experience for your … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Concerning Theme
Write Your Novel – The Passive Voice in Writing
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. This week, we're examining the dreaded 'passive voice'. What is it and should you avoid it? It's true that overuse of the passive voice generally spells lifeless, turgid prose and that you should aim to keep your writing as … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – The Passive Voice in Writing
Write Your Novel – Writing Sex
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Today I want to talk about – lowers voice – sex. Actually, I don't really want to talk about it at all and I'm blushing as I type this sentence, but since sex is a human activity and books are in the business of reflecting and … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Writing Sex
Write Your Novel – Treat Yourself
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. If you're struggling to write and are starting to suspect that you might be (whisper it) 'blocked', I have a gentle suggestion ... be nice to yourself. Reward yourself for even trying. Yes, sometimes tough love is the way … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Treat Yourself