Steal their methods
THE PRINCIPLE
Applying the methods of a successful enterprise to your own challenge leads to success
There are all kinds of successful enterprises that you can use as models even if they are not in your field. In fact, it’s better if they are NOT in your field, otherwise you will just be copying what they do too literally.
I first came up with this idea when someone who had visited my writing blog (www.timetowrite.blogs.com) emailed me asking for help coming up with ideas for a screenplay. This is what I advised:
‘Take a look at the storylines of movies you have really enjoyed and that have been successful. Consider how you could substitute different elements to build your story. For instance, E.T. is about a lonely little ...
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