BECOME A SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR The JONNE RICCI LITERARY AGENCY represents writers with unique artistic skills. Unfortunately some authors are loaded with talent but can't seem to move forward with a writing career. The publishing industry is extremely competitive and Editors have learned how to wade through thousands of submissions in their search for a marketable book. An author increases his chances of success by developing a writing style that embraces basic fundamentals just like any performing endeavor.

BASICS 1. Everything you write must be believable. 2. Dramatize your point of view through characters rather than a flat statement from the author. Let your characters move the story along. 3. Don't overlook the importance of setting and all plots should be a combination of external action mixed with internal understanding. What is not said between the lines is as important as the lines themselves. Suggestion is more potent than a flat statement. Implication is more effective than explicit. Let the reader fill in the gaps. Appeal to his senses, sight, sound, smell and touch. 5. Avoid passive verbs as much as possible. Use active verbs and appeal to the reader's imagination. 6. Balance the dialogue with the narrative. Dialogue should be brief giving knowledge to the reader with one thought at a time. 7. Make sure you "hook" the reader early in the book. Let's give the publisher what he's looking for and increase your chances of becoming a successful author.