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Writing a Psychological Thriller by C L Taylor

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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. The ‘What If…?’ Question I always start my novels with a ‘What if…?’ question. For my most recent novel The Lie the question was ‘What if four friends had to turn on each other in order to survive?’ 2. Mind mapping Once … [Read more...] about Writing a Psychological Thriller by C L Taylor

How to Create Characters with Captivating Personalities

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Every writer has had that special moment when a character appears in your mind’s eye fully formed, as if the character was standing next to you, talking to you, telling you their story. And that certain character usually becomes the protagonist of the story you will write. But, a full fledged story needs captivating, colorful characters that might not always come to you. And … [Read more...] about How to Create Characters with Captivating Personalities

Dear Julie – How Can I Make Time For Writing?

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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. Welcome to our new 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 … [Read more...] about Dear Julie – How Can I Make Time For Writing?

How to Handle Negative Reviews of Your Book

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One of the best things about publishing a book is getting positive reviews. You’ve put the child of your mind out there at the mercy of the readers and hope for, at the very least, a few nice comments and maybe a little praise (especially if it’s your first book). However, the nice, positive reviews sometimes are accompanied by negative ones. And your heart gets a little … [Read more...] about How to Handle Negative Reviews of Your Book