This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I am very fortunate in that from July 2014, I have been able to write full-time. Before that I had the excuse of having to get my proper work out of the way before I could immerse myself in my new novel. Now, of course, I have … [Read more...] about My Writing Process by Cathy Bramley
Writing & Editing
4 Grammar Mistakes That Are Costing You Readers
Grammar mistakes seem easy to spot in a short story, novel, a blog, or an article. But, there are some sneaky grammar mistakes that might slip through during the editing process. Some of them can be quite jarring to the readers – so much so that they might begin to think of you as a beginner, or a writer who isn’t professional enough to properly edit their work. This is why … [Read more...] about 4 Grammar Mistakes That Are Costing You Readers
5 Benefits of Writing in Your Second Language
Marcel Proust said that “les beaux livres sont écrits dans une sorte de langue étrangère”—“beautiful books are always written in a sort of foreign language.” The very use of “sort of” makes it clear that Proust didn’t mean “foreign” in its literal sense. An unusual book stands out like a foreigner in a strange land. An uncommon perspective, distinctive voice, unique style — … [Read more...] about 5 Benefits of Writing in Your Second Language
4 Fiction Writing Prompts [Infographic]
Fiction writing prompts can be a saviour for a writer if he/she is stuck, or feeling held back by writer’s block. What is a fiction writing prompt then? Essentially, it is a topic or an idea that helps spark creativity in you, so that you think outside of the box, and most importantly, start writing again. The infographic below shares 4 such fiction writing prompts to help you … [Read more...] about 4 Fiction Writing Prompts [Infographic]
The Key Steps in Short Story Writing [Infographic]
One of the most exciting forms of fiction is the short story. Writing a short story can help you as the writer to hone your skills, as the characters, plot and setting all have to be elegantly, yet concisely and compellingly written, in a way where readers can finish the story in one short sitting. If you're new to the area of short fiction, the key steps illustrated in the … [Read more...] about The Key Steps in Short Story Writing [Infographic]