This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Harriet Bourton joined Transworld Publishers in April 2013. Harriet is a Senior Commissioning Editor and runs the Women’s Fiction list, acquiring new writing talents alongside working on brand authors such as Danielle Steel. I … [Read more...] about Manuscript Wishlist – Editor at Transworld Publishers Harriet Bourton
Writing a Novel
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – The Debate Rages On
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.By Anna Bell I wrote a column last year about how, as an unpublished or unrepresented author, it’s hard to know whether a publishing deal is good or not. Having recently read a forum debate about which is the better route – … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – The Debate Rages On
Darcie Chan’s Top Five Writing Tips
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Put your emotions into whatever you write. They’ll carry through to your readers, and that’s so important. Think of the last memorable book that you read. Did it make you laugh out loud? Break your heart? Feel terrified or … [Read more...] about Darcie Chan’s Top Five Writing Tips
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Losing the Plot
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.By Anna Bell In a recent email from my editor, she told me that she really liked the ending of my new novel and that she thought it was lovely and sweet. I scratched my head. I couldn’t for the life of me remember what happened at … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Losing the Plot
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