Writing Dos and Don'ts

One of the most important things to remember as a writer is that your job is to entertain. What I mean by this is that in order to get your book published you're going to have to give the reader what he/she wants, which is entertainment. Listed below are 2 Do's that successful writers practice and 2 Don'ts that many writers fall into.

Do's:

1. Understand your audienceSpend some time at your local bookstore and see what the bestselling authors have in common, write up a sheet of similarities and differences and see if you can find a niche of your own! The more you know about the current market for books, the better off you'll be.

2. Understand your publisherMost publishers have a set of guidelines outlining what they are currently in the market for. Be sure to contact publishers and get these guidelines so that you can try and cater your books towards their needs.

Don'ts:

1. Be like everyone elseUnderstanding why other books are successful and using some aspects of these books in your own is important. Remember though, that your goal here is to be unique, to stand out, and to be memorable. The more entertaining and original your story is, the more likely you are to be published.

2.Send out your stories at random

Let's face it, in order to get a publisher to put your book in print, you are going to have to play by his/her rules. Be sure to know what the best ways to get published are. There is a vast amount of information available through newsletters like this one or books available that can help you, don't just send off your story to random publishers and hope for the best.

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