1. The author's previous books have sold well.

2. They love book and think it will sell.

3. They think book will sell.

4. They love it enough to publish, regardless of its commercial potential.

5. It's a book that deserves to be published because of its value to a cause or country.

6. An editor is passionate enough about it to overcome any doubts house may have about book.

7. A new editor has arrived from another house and is building a list.

8. The publisher has opportunity to reflag a successful author from another house.

9. The book will be first in a series with strong growth potential.

10. The idea for book is brilliant.

11. The idea for book is timely.

12. The writing is superb.

13. The title alone will sell books.

14. An author's promotion plan guarantees a book's success.

15. The author is a media magnet who can guarantee enough publicity to make book successful.

16. The author has a national platform such as a column or a radio or television show that will guarantee continuing exposure for book.

1. If you usually type your first drafts, hand write them. Nothing compares to feeling of ink melting into paper and surge of that creative flow.

2. If you spend too much time at computer, take a break every hour. Go for a walk or just sit outside in sun. Even five minutes in a winter sun does wonders for mood and creativity.

3. Flip through magazines or books. Their colors and ideas will give you sparks and will switch your attitude. Blue and green can reduce your stress levels by 30% or more.

4. Add strong smells to room. Light scented candles around you, visit fruit isle at grocery store, or go to a store that is heavily scented. Find oranges or strawberries and smell them. Both will change a mood or create an inspiration. Smells awaken your creativity. Smells trigger memories and are great methods to rekindle stories from past.

5. Go see or rent an inspirational movie. Relaxation time is important. You can even take your notebook and record inspirational phrases. Afterwards, free write those phrases from your subconscious.

6. Read a book that stirs you or sparks your creativity. If you prefer, read poetry.

7. Look at bold and bright colors for a few minutes. These can change your mood.

8. Talk with a friend about your topic to flesh out ideas and creativity. Record conversation, with their permission of course, and play it back to hear little nuances that you might have missed.

9. Write an e-mail to a friend to tell him or her what you want to accomplish. If you are stuck, say so and ask for help.

10. Check in with your vibrational energy and do something to switch it into high gear. Take a shower. Go for a walk. Turn on some music and dance naked for a few minutes.