I’ve watched quite a few podcasts, webinars, and blog posts about writing and marketing fiction. Almost all have been informative and well done, the speakers organized and polite. But they are not always as entertaining as they could be. They sometimes lack humor or interesting/humorous stories and anecdotes. And I always seem to learn more when also entertained.
In that vein, I’m putting together entertaining material about what I’ve learned researching for fiction. As most of you know, I had a long research career that blended into medical writing. During this evolution, I learned to translate technical material into information that is both interesting and understandable to diverse audiences without (and this is key) overwhelming them. This has served me well not only writing technothrillers, but in all types of fiction. Little details about a location, police procedure, or even how to start a tractor add a touch of spice that lends authenticity.
My goal in putting together My Top Six Tips on Effectively Researching your Novel will codify some of what I learned in an entertaining way. Hopefully, I will be able to spread the word in podcasts, webinars, and blogs.
Stay tuned!