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The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – What Makes a Good Synopsis?

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. No, really! What makes a good synopsis – I’m asking you! I’ve got to the stage where I’ve painstakingly prepared the first few chapters from my latest novel. I’ve written a cover letter, which I hope is a vast improvement on … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – What Makes a Good Synopsis?

The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author by Anna Bell – How NOT to Sub a Novel

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Don’t write ‘Dear sir or madam’ Every blog about this subject will tell you to take your time, to do research on the company, and target agents that read your particular genre. The query letter I’d written was addressed to … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author by Anna Bell – How NOT to Sub a Novel

The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Writer by Anna Bell – Can You Edit Your Own Book?

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This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I know every author edits their own book, some send it out to be edited professionally, but what happens if you bypass that stage? With the rise of eBooks and the ease in which you can self publish, I’m sure there are plenty of … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Writer by Anna Bell – Can You Edit Your Own Book?