Dystopian stories’ main appeal comes from the fact that they depict a future in which the world is a lot different from today. The word “dystopia” is the antonym of the word “utopia,” which depicts a society that has perfect or nearly perfect qualities. Living in a utopia would mean to live in a perfect world. Living in a dystopia, however, means living under a certain kind of … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Writing Dystopian Novels Which Readers Can’t Put Down
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The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – My Go-To Sub-Plot
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 As a writer do you ever dislike a book you’re reading because it reminds you of the writing problem you’re having at the time? Well, that’s what happened to me this week when I cried and swore off writing and reading … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author – My Go-To Sub-Plot
Dear Julie – How Long Should My Book Be?
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 Long Should My Book Be?
Writing Believable Male Characters: What and What Not to Do
Writing believable male characters is essential in story-telling, as it is likely that without strong characters, your story will suffer. Writing strong characters is a skill that can be developed with a little observation and some practice. When it comes to male characters, very often authors tend to be unable to portray a well rounded character. Female authors can especially … [Read more...] about Writing Believable Male Characters: What and What Not to Do
Freya North Chats to Novelicious
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.We’re very excited to have Freya North in the house this week, talking everything from inspiring landscapes to juggling a writing career with single parenthood. Freya’s latest book, The Turning Point, is out now. Tell us about … [Read more...] about Freya North Chats to Novelicious