tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post9103449925502178904..comments2024-03-22T14:20:41.846-05:00Comments on MAKE MINE MYSTERY: Write What You Don't KnowMorgan Mandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-1729431236777615112013-10-16T13:19:33.769-05:002013-10-16T13:19:33.769-05:00Marilyn, out of all of your blog topics, this one ...Marilyn, out of all of your blog topics, this one caught my attention the most. You are right that it's pounded into our collective heads to write what we know. I think, for me, sticking to writing what I know is borne of fear. <br /><br />You would think that writers, being bold enough to pursue writing in the first place, wouldn't fear any part of the writing process, but I'm always afraid to mess up something. I even research things I know, just in case I've forgotten something. <br /><br />If your writing and tenacity hadn't already earned my respect, your fearlessness would have. Great insightful post Marilyn.<br /><br />Holli CastilloHolli Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976235735822063166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-84231840713217359722013-10-15T18:48:55.795-05:002013-10-15T18:48:55.795-05:00I agree about research, it can trigger a whole new...I agree about research, it can trigger a whole new plot line.Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-52073992580364525192013-10-15T13:20:24.696-05:002013-10-15T13:20:24.696-05:00Sometimes when you write what you know about you t...Sometimes when you write what you know about you take a lot for granted, because it's already in your mind. Researching something new can be exciting, fun, and can even turn out to be more in depth.<br /><br />Morgan Mandel<br />http://www.morganmandel.comMorgan Mandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10118929301591850918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-19834898760690672772013-10-15T13:11:53.603-05:002013-10-15T13:11:53.603-05:00Thanks for your comments everyone, I appreciate yo...Thanks for your comments everyone, I appreciate you taking the time to read these and follow along on my blog tour.<br /><br />Marilyn Meredith a.k.a. F. M. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179984154939161530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-212972146869646042013-10-15T11:33:51.676-05:002013-10-15T11:33:51.676-05:00I have to admit, I sometimes find the research to ...I have to admit, I sometimes find the research to be the most fun part of the process. I frequently learn something that gives me another idea for another story or scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-20094911987982378472013-10-15T10:36:36.378-05:002013-10-15T10:36:36.378-05:00Marilyn, love what you said about doing research l...Marilyn, love what you said about doing research later, after you've let your imagination run wild. I usually do the reverse in my WWII romance novellas, but I'm going to take a stab at NaNoWritMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November and see how much of a novel I can draft in a month. Not my usual writing process but it will give me a chance to try out your "Run wild, do research later" strategy. Thank you for this bit of good writerly advice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-61677737997596439542013-10-15T09:32:41.896-05:002013-10-15T09:32:41.896-05:00You're so right, Marilyn. Thanks to the Intern...You're so right, Marilyn. Thanks to the Internet(Google is my friend!)I can write about anything and anywhere. I just finished a story that takes place entirely in the Middle East. I had to research what they wear, what kind of weapons and vehicles to use, and even what kind of grass grows there. Back in the day, we had to go to the library for research. Now all we have to do is click.Earl Staggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349667172813175960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041804343600978883.post-90480454823872194142013-10-15T09:32:13.867-05:002013-10-15T09:32:13.867-05:00So true. We write what we know and research what w...So true. We write what we know and research what we don't. Lorna Collins -https://www.blogger.com/profile/01800799069326690421noreply@blogger.com