I may not be one of best writers around, but I've got dedication and self discipline (which comes from motivation, because I love what I do - although it's very hard work). I try to have fun, whilst I try to earn a living.

Top writers WRITE AND REWRITE - many times over, so words flow better each time.

They aim for perfection - very, very hard to achieve; although one can always improve.

Every time I go through a manuscript, I change things (like repetitive words, incorrect grammar and punctuation) to try to get words to flow better... but one has to draw a halt somewhere, otherwise my books would never get published.

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HOW TO AVOID COMMON MISTAKES What do you think are most common mistakes of new writers?

Take a coffee break while you do this short assignment.

My immediate thoughts:

repetitive words

incorrect grammar

incorrect punctuation

using too many words

Letting you know that I start all my novels with a BASIC PLOT (plan) and don't have much idea how it's all going to end up ("pan out". I don't use techniques, like "mindmapping" and have found that by writing one chapter at a time then simply "letting go", story simply flows onto next naturally (at least I think it does!).

When I get "stuck" for a while, I take a long walk along stunningly beautiful beaches here, which really relaxes me and then thoughts simply "flow into my head". This takes hold and I get a clear vision of next small step ahead (always)- through amazing powers of subconscious mind , which is where our INSPIRATION comes from. .. and this leads, impels (nice word!) us into ACTION.

I study and write quite a bit about amazing powers of human mind... and truly believe "powers" are available to ALL writers, when they simply relax and trust their intuition.

"Let Go and Let God, Universe reveal plot (or ANY IDEA to move forward) to you" through your CREATIVE IMAGINATION... and it never fails to work for me (in all areas of life, I believe)!