It is terrible to stare at a blank screen even when you know you have it in you to write creative stories. Writer’s block catches you unawares and even though you are chock-full of all kinds of ideas, you still find yourself unable to put them into words. To break this Gordian knot, you can use creative prompts to help you get back into action. The trick is to keep it simple … [Read more...] about 5 Creative Writing Prompts to Help You Get Back Into Action
Writing & Editing
Wendy Holden’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. TELL NO-ONE! You put yourself under a lot of pressure when you try to write your first novel. You don’t need other people constantly asking you how it is going. There is also the possibility – remote, I know – that these other … [Read more...] about Wendy Holden’s Top 5 Writing Tips
How Writers Can Pick Themselves Up After They Fall Down
Failure is ubiquitous and everyone experiences it. Most authors have experienced at least one failure. Some books become best sellers while others languish on the shelves unread by many people. When this happens, it can be heartbreaking but it is an opportunity to learn and move ahead and strive to be better. There are ways for you to pick yourself up and continue doing the … [Read more...] about How Writers Can Pick Themselves Up After They Fall Down
Dear Julie – Do I Need a Literary Agent?
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 or email … [Read more...] about Dear Julie – Do I Need a Literary Agent?
5 Tips to Help You Write Out of Your Comfort Zone
Most people function within their comfort zones for most of their lives. Just like in real life, authors too often get stuck within their comfort zones. They might produce wonderful work, but at some point, every good author needs to explore new avenues and try different things. Only writing out of your comfort zone will help you grow as a writer. Here are a few ideas that … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Help You Write Out of Your Comfort Zone