This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Emma Hannigan started writing for catharsis while she was being treated for cancer. Since then she has had numerous bestselling novels with her latest, The Heart of Winter, out now. 1. ‘Be yourself, everyone else is already … [Read more...] about Emma Hannigan’s Top 5 Writing Tips
Writing & Editing
4 Ways Mixing Multiple Genres Can Improve Your Novel
Writing a novel in a specific, particular genre seems like a must – until you realize the specific requirements of the genre you’ve chosen for your novel puts a limit on your creativity. This has the negative effect of lowering your enthusiasm until writing your book has become a chore. However, there are always exceptions, to every rule. And mixing more than one genre in your … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Mixing Multiple Genres Can Improve Your Novel
5 Public Speaking Tips for Writers
If you’re a writer looking to devote some time to your self-development, you may want to give public speaking a go. Not only will public speaking increase your self-confidence, it will help you to lead and to be assertive when the need arises. All these benefits will directly feed into your career as a writer. If you’re planning on giving your first speech, be it at a public … [Read more...] about 5 Public Speaking Tips for Writers
Haley Hill’s Top 5 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. Set a daily (or weekly) word count and stick to it. Don’t go back and re-read or edit, just write. Get the first draft out and then go back and look through it. Otherwise the inner critic will never let you finish. 2. … [Read more...] about Haley Hill’s Top 5 Writing Tips
5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Specific Genre for Your Story
It is not essentially important to choose a genre for your novel. When it comes to writing, feel free to throw caution to the wind and ignore all writing “rules,” especially the ones that tend to limit your creativity. However, that might lead to some consequences you might not foresee. Choosing the genre of your story before you write it can be both limiting and beneficial, … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons Why You Should Choose a Specific Genre for Your Story