This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Read, read and then read some more – and as widely as you can. I’m convinced it’s better to read widely than to stick to reading just one genre of fiction, especially if that’s the type of writing you hope to do yourself. I’ve … [Read more...] about Polly James’s Top Five Writing Tips
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The Secret Dreamworld of An Aspiring Author – Dear Author …
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 Last week I wrote about not having much time and learning to say no to some requests and opportunities. One of the comments on that column actually reminded me of something that has been happening to me recently. You … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of An Aspiring Author – Dear Author …
The Positive Effects of Social Media on Writing
The social media phenomenon has grown beyond just a means to connect with friends and family. There are many advantages to actively participating in social media platforms like blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and other networks. Especially for a writer, involvement in social media can play a great role in their success. Writers can get many benefits both during their writing phase, … [Read more...] about The Positive Effects of Social Media on Writing
Top Tips for Getting Your Fan Fiction Noticed by Orion Books Editor Jo Gledhill
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. With newly released figures showing that E.L. James's Fifty Shades trilogy has sold over 100 million copies worldwide – spending a whopping 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list – it’s safe to say that her books have … [Read more...] about Top Tips for Getting Your Fan Fiction Noticed by Orion Books Editor Jo Gledhill
Write Your Novel – The Submission Process
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Submitting your novel to literary agents is a daunting business. There is no avoiding the fact that you're sending your work out to be judged and that can be both frightening and painful. I've been through the process a couple … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – The Submission Process