This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Good grammar and punctuation matter. If you’re Cormac McCarthy, you can play silly games with apostrophes; if you’re not, follow the rules. 2. Fresh air and exercise are brilliant for clearing your head and curing cabin … [Read more...] about Sophie Ranald’s Top Five Writing Tips
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My Writing Room by Sarah Painter
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I started working at home when I was pregnant with my first child, thirteen years ago, fitting freelance journalism into early mornings and nap times. I've written non-fiction at the dining room table and on the sofa, but my … [Read more...] about My Writing Room by Sarah Painter
Introducing: The Twitter #noveliciouswordrace
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.It’s okay writers, you can admit it, we won’t judge. You procrastinate just a little, don’t you? Don’t worry, we do it too. All writers do. In fact, as much as we love our craft, sitting down at our desks and just writing can … [Read more...] about Introducing: The Twitter #noveliciouswordrace
The Novelicious Pinterest Prompt: September 2013
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Welcome to the second month of our new writing event, The Novelicious Pinterest Prompt! If you’re new here, this is how it works. We pick an image we like from Pinterest on the third Wednesday of every month at 2:30pm. You guys … [Read more...] about The Novelicious Pinterest Prompt: September 2013
Writing Advice from Taylor Jenkins Reid
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Taylor Jenkins Reid is an author and essayist living in Los Angeles. She recently signed a two book deal with Atria/Simon & Schuster, the first of which, Forever, Interrupted, is out now. If you're looking for writing advice … [Read more...] about Writing Advice from Taylor Jenkins Reid