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How to Write a Great Mystery Novel

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A mystery novel often gets confused with a thriller novel. In a thriller, the story revolves around the threat of an imminent crime, which is ultimately prevented by the protagonist. While a mystery should also ‘thrill’, it is essentially the story of a crime that has already been committed, and describes how the perpetrator gets caught by the protagonist, usually a detective … [Read more...] about How to Write a Great Mystery Novel

Stephanie Wahlstrom’s Top Five Writing Tips

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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. Give yourself a deadline, preferably with a friend who will yell at you if you are late. This way writing becomes part of your urgent to do list and not something you will get around to when you have time. We never have … [Read more...] about Stephanie Wahlstrom’s Top Five Writing Tips

How to Transition From Nonfiction to Fiction Writing

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Are you one of those writers who transitions from fiction to non-fiction on a regular basis? Are you facing problems when transitioning from one form of writing to another? Don’t worry, it is normal! The two very distinct forms of writing require two very different approaches, and there are bound to be difficulties in switching between the two. Here are a few tips to show you … [Read more...] about How to Transition From Nonfiction to Fiction Writing