This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Set time aside to write. I’ve lost count of how many people I’ve heard say ‘I’d write a novel but I don’t have the time.’ I had a full-time job until my ninth book was published. I wrote whenever I could. Lunchtimes. On the … [Read more...] about Chrissie Manby’s Top 5 Writing Tips
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The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – When To Let Someone In
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 A novel starts its life as your baby. You’re pretty much in total control and, until you share it with others, you’re in charge. Unfortunately, it can’t stay your baby forever. It’s going to be read by readers … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – When To Let Someone In
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Bring On the Funny
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 There’s one thing that terrifies me about writing romantic comedies more than anything. Not the plot, the story, the believability or the characterisation; it’s the fear that what I’ve written isn’t funny. Does that … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – Bring On the Funny
Dear Julie – How Can I Use Social Media To My Advantage?
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Welcome to our writing advice column, where you'll find bestselling author Julie Cohen answering reader questions! Hit a roadblock or have a writing-related query? Drop them in the comments and keep your eyes peeled for Julie’s … [Read more...] about Dear Julie – How Can I Use Social Media To My Advantage?
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – What a Difference the End Makes
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 This week I finished the first draft of my latest novel. It suddenly went from being the worst thing I’d ever written, to actually not being too bad. What is it about finishing the book and starting the editing … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – What a Difference the End Makes