'WRITE RITE' - HOW TO WRITE CREATIVELY AND BE PUBLISHED by Craig Lock
# Oops - sounds funny that phrase!
To be a published writer is one of the most rewarding occupations and pastimes - both financially and creatively.
I find it a very satisfying and enjoyable activity.
I can't each you how to write, let alone how to be a writer. All
I can do is give you some tips and guidelines, which hopefully
will make it a lot easier...if that is what you really want to
do. They are all based on what I have learnt by doing it myself -
usually through the long process of trial and error. I hope they
are interesting and helpful to you in your quest to be a writer.
There are no ABC's in writing. Having the ability to put words
down on paper is only the beginning to writing. There is a great
deal more to be learned on the techniques.
Don't give up after rejection follows rejection. Whatever you do,
PERSERVERE. Remember perserverance and not talent is often the
difference between a published and an unpublished writer.
There is a huge market for creative work. As a result of
enormous demand, editors amd publishers are continually on the
lookout for new writers and fresh ideas. Freelance writers can
earn good fees and royalties. However, I found that one has to
specialise and make decisions: either write books or articles for
"maggies".
What is the size of the market? There are over 50000 magazines
and newspapers published in English world wide, including the
gate-way to the Asian market in Singapore. Incidentally, I
believe the Far East is the growth area for English books in the
future. Thousands of fiction and non-fiction books are published
each year, as well as countless radio and television scripts.
There are also numerous stage plays performed throughout the
world. So you can see that there are enormous outlets for your
writing - especially if you have more than a touch of
talent...and I'm sure many of you do.
Once you have learned how to write for these markets, you should
have no difficulty selling your work. I believe that writing is
a skill, which like other artistic skills, you can learn and
develop with practice. Just like a sportsman or artisan, the more
you write, the better you will become. So write as often as you
can. I definitely feel that my writing abilities have improved
dramatically in the last two long years, since I have totally
dedicated myself to the pursuit.
I do not think that an aspiring writer needs any special
educational qualifications or background to be a writer. Writers
come from all walks of life and all backgrounds. Look at me! My
father was a life assurance salesman, then rose to executive. The
only family link is my grandfather Billy, who was a sports
journalist.
Because writing is a relatively easy and inexpensive pursuit to
get into, nearly everyone has the same opportunities. However,
how far you go will largely depend upon your own creative talent
and application. Also how much you really DESIRE to be a writer.
N.B.DETERMINATION and PERSISTENCE more than anything else will
get you there. I believe that most people will find abundant
amounts of these qualities within them. If you look hard enough
and are really tested. But only once they have found what it is
that they really want to do with their lives. Hopefully there'll
be more writers around in the future, because they are "the eyes
of the world". You see the world through the unique perspective
of the author.
Enough on that subject. I've written plenty about it in my book
STEPS TO SUCCESS, PROSPERITY and HAPPINESS already. Plug plug!
I hope the above information may be helpful to you in writing
creatively and getting published.
Happy writing and enjoy the journey
Craig Lock
http://www.craiglockbooks.com
"The world would have you agree with its dismal dream of
limitation. But the light would have you soar like the eagle of your sacred visions."
- Alan Cohen
The "original" Online Creative Writing Course
http://www.craiglock.com/writer/index.html
Craig Lock's books are available at:
http://www.nzenterprise.com/writer/books.html
http://www.novelty-gift.com/ebooks.html and
http://www.bridgeniche.com
All proceeds go to needy and underprivileged children - MINE
P.S: Don't worry about the world ending today... it's already
tomorrow in "little" scenic and tranquil New Zealand
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