Taking mythology and creating a story of everyday life out of it isn't easy. You're taking a Hero of great deeds and legendary proportions and bringing him down to the life of a lay man. Doing this without reducing stature, is exactly why Amish Tripathi's Shiva Trilogy is so widely appreciated, and why he's presently on an INR five crore advance for his next series. However, … [Read more...] about 5 Writing Lessons from Amish Tripathi
Writing & Editing
Graeme Simsion’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. 1. Join a class. I know there’s a lot of cynicism about whether a class can turn you into a novelist, but I believe it can help a lot. You get theory, discipline, feedback, networking, industry knowledge and encouragement. My … [Read more...] about Graeme Simsion’s Top Five Writing Tips
How to Write Good Crime Fiction
Crime writing is a true delight for the adventurous writer, as there are numerous patterns of writing crime. If you’re in the mood for writing better crime, take a look at the following tips to learn how to write good crime fiction. 1. Set the Mood and Background Every crime story will have a background to it. Write about a situation that will build up tension in the minds of … [Read more...] about How to Write Good Crime Fiction
Write Your Novel – Trust Your Process
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. One thing I say a lot in these columns is that every writer is different and what works for one person may not work for another. Each rule we’ve looked at has turned out to be more of a guideline, which may (or may not) be … [Read more...] about Write Your Novel – Trust Your Process
How Valentine’s Day Can Help You with Your Romance Novel
With Valentine’s Day coming up this week, this is a perfect opportunity to use this global day of love to help you with your romance novel or short story. Read on to find out more: Use Valentine’s Day as your Story’s Setting Are you looking for a way to introduce one of your main characters into your story? How about using Valentine’s Day as the day for a dramatic … [Read more...] about How Valentine’s Day Can Help You with Your Romance Novel