This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022.1. Read, but not just for pleasure – read thinking about what works and what doesn’t, and why. Look at the structure of books and how writers you admire achieve the effects that impress you. 2. Be a … [Read more...] about Jessica Ruston’s Top 5 Tips For Writers
Writing & Editing
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author by Anna Bell – How NOT to Sub a Novel
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Don’t write ‘Dear sir or madam’ Every blog about this subject will tell you to take your time, to do research on the company, and target agents that read your particular genre. The query letter I’d written was addressed to … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Author by Anna Bell – How NOT to Sub a Novel
Top 5 Writing Tips from Lesley Pearse
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. 1. Don't be slovenly, make out you are going to the office so dress and put make-up on. It puts you in right mind set. 2. Read as much as you write. Both fiction and non-fiction for research 3. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Writing Tips from Lesley Pearse
Novel News – Saved By Cake by Marian Keyes
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. Not a novel, but it's Marian Keyes and she's back and we are very glad about that. Plus, the book looks amazing. Released 26th February Saved by Cake gives an extremely honest account of Marian Keyes' … [Read more...] about Novel News – Saved By Cake by Marian Keyes
The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Writer by Anna Bell – Can You Edit Your Own Book?
This post was originally published at Novelicious.com and is now at WritingTipsOasis.com. WritingTipsOasis.com acquired Novelicious.com in June 2022. I know every author edits their own book, some send it out to be edited professionally, but what happens if you bypass that stage? With the rise of eBooks and the ease in which you can self publish, I’m sure there are plenty of … [Read more...] about The Secret Dreamworld of an Aspiring Writer by Anna Bell – Can You Edit Your Own Book?