Clichés began as new, brilliant ideas, phrases, and plot twists. A lot of writers liked the idea so much that they either unconsciously (or, in some cases, consciously) used them in their stories. Their number grew so large that what was considered new and incredible less than ten years ago is a cliché today. However, we’re not going to dwell on the makings of clichés. We will … [Read more...] about 5 Clichés That Appear in Novels of Any Genre
Writing & Editing
10 Gifts To Treat Yourself To in the New Writing Year
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.“Don't you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address,” said Joe Fox in the 1998 rom-com You’ve Got Mail. While it’s … [Read more...] about 10 Gifts To Treat Yourself To in the New Writing Year
5 Top Tips to Help You Improve Your Descriptive Creative Writing
The definition of descriptive creative writing is taking unforgettable pictures forged out of memorable words. But like any good thing, it is easy to overdo it. Getting in your work just enough descriptive writing so that you caress your reader with a magical world, and not too much, so that they don’t get lost in it is an art in itself. In this article we will try to help you … [Read more...] about 5 Top Tips to Help You Improve Your Descriptive Creative Writing
5 Blunders That Can Result in Bad Story Endings and How to Avoid Them
Just like the blank page in the beginning, the last chapter scares the living soul out of every writer. Your story finally got a shape that satisfies you and if the writing has not killed you yet, the story ending will. Drama and beauty need to be Sherlock level. But getting the creative juices to flow and the mind to tailor a spectacular ending might need a few tips and … [Read more...] about 5 Blunders That Can Result in Bad Story Endings and How to Avoid Them
5 Top Tips to Take Your Writing to the Next Level in 2016
An artist keeps growing all their working life. A writer, especially, feels constrained to expand their horizons, seek out new methods of expressing oneself, and to make sure they learn something new with every year that passes. With 2016 just having made an appearance, let’s see what writers can do to ensure growth and take their writing to the next level this year. Growth … [Read more...] about 5 Top Tips to Take Your Writing to the Next Level in 2016