- Brilliant writing - Super-intelligence - Inside information

Nope.

They are all useful attributes but none of them will cut mustard on their own.

Nor is there an exclusive focus on…

- The intrinsic nature of topic - Expertise in pre-publishing techniques - Who you know or what you know

So what does it require?

It requires a mindset based on a series of unique all-encompassing strategies which you can read about if you take time out to visit website listed in resource box below.

Oh, and one other thing...

You must always incorporate into your writing a mystery ingredient that guarantees success for every project you undertake.

Can you guess what?

4 - Tourist information Sometimes libraries aren’t much help because information you’re looking for changes frequently. This is particularly true in travel writing, where you can end up looking foolish if a hotel or restaurant has closed down since your visit, or a museum or gallery has changed its opening hours. That’s when area’s tourist information is invaluable.

5 - People If you haven’t found what you’re looking for using any of these methods, or if you want more details than average reference book provides, you’ll need to look for someone in know who can help you out. For general information, museum curators, gallery owners and librarians are often very helpful, but sometimes you’ll need something more specific. In that case, best tactic can be to find an association related to topic. If you want to find out about details of Civil War for your battle scene, is there a re-enactment society near you? There’s bound to be someone who can answer your questions, and you might even get a chance to see atmosphere of a Civil War battle for yourself and pick up some details you’d never have thought to ask about.

Finally, if that fails, fall back on theory that everyone on planet is connected by just six links and ask everyone you know (work colleagues, fellow writers group members, friends and relatives) whether they know anyone who might be able to help you. Tell them it’s for a book (or magazine article, or whatever) and most people are glad to help – that’s beauty of being a writer.