March 2002 - Issue 6

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In this issue

• Editorial comments

• Livewire update

• The "Livewire house style"

• Feature article - Originality - the key to writing a book that will interest a publisher

What else is new?
At Livewire Publishing, we're working on two special projects to provide writers with instructional books about popular writing topics. This demonstrates our commitment to aspiring writers as well as those who have reached publication standard.

Newsletter archive
If you've missed any issues of our newsletter, this archive will help you catch up ....

The meaning of "original" is -

• unique
• innovative
• inventive
• imaginative

Whether you are a writer or a publisher - "originality" is one of the keys to success. Writers must use  inventive tactics to produce a novel that will stand out in the crowd. Publishing editors have to use their instincts to select the books that contain the highest degree of originality.

When I read a submission, the first question I ask is - "Is this story original?"

So, as you contemplate your next writing project, think "originality" and "style" and you may surprise yourself with the outcome.

Robyn Lidstone - Publishing Director