This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Turn your writing area into a happy place, whatever that means to you. Writing is hard enough. You’re allowed to pamper yourself while you’re doing it. I keep a lavender-scented room spray on my desk. I always get very cold … [Read more...] about My Top Five Writing Tips by Jean Kwok
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5 Tips for Non-Fiction Writing
Most aspiring writers dream of becoming fiction writers, thinking that non-fiction writing is boring and unrewarding when compared to the creative freedom that fiction promises. However, it doesn’t have to be an either/or situation – writing fiction won’t always pay the bills, and there are skills and techniques you can learn from writing non-fiction that will be useful. … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Non-Fiction Writing
Novelicious Chats To…Rainbow Rowell
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.Last year was a big one for American author Rainbow Rowell. Eleanor & Park and Fangirl were both chosen by The New York Times as being some of the best young adult fiction of 2013. Eleanor & Park was also chosen by … [Read more...] about Novelicious Chats To…Rainbow Rowell
5 Writing Lessons from Stephen King
Stephen King is famous for being one of the most successful and prolific authors from the contemporary horror and fantasy genre, with a tenure that spans several decades and numerous books that have been adapted in various mediums, such as TV, film, and even video games. However, back in 2002, King temporarily stopped writing horror novels in order to write and publish the … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Stephen King
Veronica Henry’s Top Five Writing Tips
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.While The Beach Hut Next Door author Veronica Henry was in the building last week, we decided to quiz her on her top tips for fellow novelists. She gave us some good ‘uns, too! 1. Be inspired by, not intimidated by, other writers. … [Read more...] about Veronica Henry’s Top Five Writing Tips