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March 2002 - Issue 6 |
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The Livewire "house style" (continued)
When changes happen, it is wise to analyse the reasons for those changes. As a publisher, it is also vital to constantly review reading tastes. In doing so, it is logical to consider that the collective romance reader base changes all the time. Older readers "move on": and younger readers develop their reading tastes and virtually replace them. One of our aims is to provide all romance readers with the types of books they love to read - but with a slightly new spin. This is why we have developed the "Livewire house style". Previous newsletters have explained the writing techniques we favour. Our market research has proven that what we will be offering jumps fences and offers new writing and reading freedom for lovers of romance fiction. Some of our lines will appeal to the seasoned romance reader, while others will be very acceptable to readers who are wanting a change from traditional concepts, or younger readers who want stories that reflect their own romantic desires and lifestyles. Livewire new millennium romance novels will offer both reading "camps" quality romance novels that are distinguishable by the Livewire "house style". |
Feature article -
Originality -
The key to writing a book that will interest a publisher Coming up with anything that is "original" is not easy for any person to do. In the world of fiction writing, "originality" takes on a whole new meaning. It can be the one thing that either clinches the deal or prevents your book from being accepted for publication. When I start each new book project, either fiction or non-fiction, I spend an inordinate amount of time in planning. Part of the planning process is centred around "originality". I try to identify the "originality aspects" of the book before I write one word - that is during the story outline stage. If this sounds calculated, it is. In my opinion, planning and tactics do not destroy the "creative" element of writing a book. To produce something that is truly "original" requires a lot of analysis that has nothing to do with the creative writing process. They are separate entities. Most commercial enterprises work to "business plans" and it is worth considering doing the same for each of your writing projects. This way, you can identify ways to inject "originality" into your books to make the creative process more focussed. Continued on page 4 ... |
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