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Lavanya

Booksoarus writer, book lover, writing coach. If you liked this article, I'd love to hear your views and feedback on what we can do to improve this site.

How to write an effective novel synopsis

June 14, 2013 by Lavanya

Once you finish writing your potentially best-selling book you realise that you now face the intimidating task of peddling it to literary agents and publishing houses. It’s judgement day; well, almost. If you look at the Submissions page (perhaps the most visited page) of most literary agents and publishing houses you will notice that you … Read more

Categories How to write a book Tags story writing 20 Comments

Human-interest story writing: Learning from newspapers

June 10, 2013 by Lavanya

This is the second part of the Career in Journalism series by Preeti. So it’s the weekend and you are looking forward to an unhurried breakfast with various newspapers spread out across the table as you take in some mental refreshment while sipping coffee.

Categories Writing Skills Tags story writing 7 Comments

Writing styles: Are you different from the other authors?

June 6, 2013 by Lavanya

If you are a relatively new writer in English (or any other language for that matter) you might have been asked, “So, have you found your writing style?” Have you wondered what writing styles really mean? Is style about being an expert words-smith? Is style the garb or is style the garnish? Is style the … Read more

Categories Writing Styles Tags creative writing tips 1 Comment

Writing careers in demand that pay well

May 27, 2013 by Lavanya

In the second and concluding part of the series on writing careers, Booksoarus brings to you both an insightful and illustrative list of writing options.

Categories Writing Skills Tags writing as a career 5 Comments

Career in Journalism in India

May 22, 2013 by Lavanya

A writing career is not an oxymoron. The writing life can be a vocation. Consider a career in journalism, for instance.

Categories Writing Skills Tags career in journalism, writing as a career 43 Comments

Creative writing courses: Interview with Xu Xi (MFA, Hong Kong)

May 13, 2013 by Lavanya

Photo credit: Paul Hilton If you are an English writer looking for creative writing courses, be sure to check out the Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (MFA) offered by City University of Hong Kong.

Categories Writing Skills Tags creative writing courses 2 Comments

Writing about the setting of a story

May 2, 2013 by Lavanya

The setting of a story is an important aspect that’s often missed out by many writers. It’s important to get the where right to enhance the who and the what. In this post, we cover why the setting of a story is important and how you can incorporate the basic principles in your book writing.

Categories Writing Styles Tags creative writing tips 2 Comments

Idioms and clichés in creative writing

April 29, 2013 by Lavanya

When it comes to creative writing, many of the phrases that are commonly used (especially by new writers and authors) are anything but creative. It is pretty normal to overuse idioms and cliches in writing.

Categories Writing Skills Tags creative writing, creative writing tips 4 Comments

How to write and develop the plot of a story

April 22, 2013 by Lavanya

So, you’ve written that stellar opening line putting, “Call me Ishmael,” (Moby Dick) to shame. You’ve also introduced your character – a sturdy guy with those brooding eyes and you have hinted at a past that you want your reader to unravel later on and say, “Wow!” Right there, you have all the right intentions … Read more

Categories How to write a book Tags story writing 10 Comments

5 Sure sources of ideas for creative writing

April 15, 2013 by Lavanya

Among the gamut of creative writing topics and theories, there is an entire ocean of consensus (way beyond the school of thought) that believes that inspiration for a writer is overrated.

Categories Writing Skills Tags creative writing 1 Comment
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