The Keys to Writing Success - Part 5

As a writer you need to be aware. This way you can pick up ideas and thoughts more easily or see or hear things that you could incorporate in what you write.

And although you may think, 'Ok, I will be more aware,' this is not always enough. You need to actually take in and note down what you see. Jot down your thoughts in a notebook or, if have one and are able, record your impressions on your MP3.

And in addition to noticing what may be going on around you, keep alert for writing possibilities and markets. You could see something interesting or amusing that could make a good filler or be made into an article or a magazine you could possible write for.

As a writer it is essential to be aware.

There are writing ideas and possibilities all around.

And as a final thought. Today, make an effort to be especially aware and to notice or think of something that could have some writing value for you and be sure to write it down.

Good luck.

Achieve More Acceptances - British Writers

Some British writers have asked me if it is possible to buy Achieve More Acceptances in sterling rather than to pay in dollars. At the moment the Paypal link is set up in dollars but if you are interested in buying Achieve More Acceptances and paying in sterling, please email me at neil@neilsomerville.com for details.

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The Keys to Writing Success - Part 4

JK Rowling first thought of Harry Potter while sitting alone on a train and Dickens created many of his masterpieces while walking the Kent countryside.

These moments of quiet and reflection are essential for the creator. And in this fast paced and noisy age, it is very important to shut yourself away from all this and just think, wonder and be yourself. This is when some of the best creations and ideas come about.

As a writer, make sure you have times of quiet during your week and you will find it can lead you to new ideas, allow you to work out plot scenarios or just freshen your mind and spirit for work you may currently be engaged on.

Seek out the quiet
the stillness
the tranquility.
And enjoy.

Achieve More Acceptances

I have recently had a number of enquiries about Achieve More Acceptances and Be Published More Often and, in answer to some of the questions, I am pleased to reproduce the introduction to the report and hope that it will be of interest.

INTRODUCTION

The aim of this report is to help you achieve more acceptances and be published more often. And, in the pages that follow, you will find ways in which you can strengthen your submissions and so improve your chance of acceptance.

Some of these methods you may already follow but there will also be some you may not be so familiar with. In particular you will read about ‘The Golden Opportunity.’ This is something I stumbled across in my own writing career and has opened a number of outlets for my work. This opportunity can, I believe, also help many and I thoroughly recommend that you stay alert for your own ‘golden opportunities.’ By doing so you could be well rewarded.

Much of the advice covered in this report covers can be applied to both fiction and non-fiction. However, if you are particularly keen to get into print, I would recommend you concentrate initially on non-fiction. There are far more openings for informative and factual pieces than there are for stories and this is shown by the many special interest magazines and publications currently in print. Even though fiction may be enjoyable to write, it is also harder to sell.

Also, when you place your work or get an encouraging response from an editor, do use and build on this. One submission or compliment can be the opening you need and pave the way to others. As a writer keen to get those all important acceptances, do make the most of chances you have.

Be alert. Be persistent. And believe in what you do.
And I very much hope that this report can guide you towards the breakthrough and acceptances you are wanting.


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Next week, another Key to Successful Writing.