tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post7348622874571675532..comments2024-01-29T06:21:11.353+00:00Comments on Sarah Duncan's Blog: When To Do Your Research?Sarah Duncanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-64041740915294435292012-03-28T21:54:58.906+01:002012-03-28T21:54:58.906+01:00Thanks DianeThanks DianeSarah Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-91880724539966244522012-03-28T02:48:04.709+01:002012-03-28T02:48:04.709+01:00Totally agree. Good post Sarah :-)Totally agree. Good post Sarah :-)Diane Fordhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018013338268306704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-70584735085155803702012-03-28T00:43:27.094+01:002012-03-28T00:43:27.094+01:00Absolutely Phil - story down first, then do the re...Absolutely Phil - story down first, then do the research you need, then rewrite, then edit. <br /><br />Shauna, I know all about losing all that interesting stuff. Heartbreaking, isn't it - but it has to be done.<br /><br />Liz - I thought your post was really interesting, tried to comment but the computer said no... But I thought you should stick with the authentic words.Sarah Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530089356370140344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-59877570643002050952012-03-27T08:45:16.002+01:002012-03-27T08:45:16.002+01:00Interesting reading this, Sarah, after I'd rec...Interesting reading this, Sarah, after I'd recently blogged asking for advice about using words authentic for a novel set in the past, but that might not be familiar to the reader today.<br /><br />I certainly think you got the balance right with Kissing Mr. Wrong. I really enjoyed it.<br /><br />Liz XLiz Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936240880106723456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-60248890561079115552012-03-27T07:54:03.848+01:002012-03-27T07:54:03.848+01:00I agree with all your points about leaving the res...I agree with all your points about leaving the research until you at least have a first draft. And by the time I've finished the first draft I've usually found another couple of things I need to research. <br /><br />Once you have your story down you have a much clearer idea of exactly what you need. Sadly, while I end up with lots of interesting stuff, only a few sentences of it usually makes the final version.<br /><br />I use a lot more when writing non-fiction, but even there a lot ends up on the cutting room floor!Shaunahttp://www.shaunabickley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6771775388110854391.post-66817825968018926642012-03-27T07:29:56.120+01:002012-03-27T07:29:56.120+01:00Thanks Sarah, excellent post, and confirms me on m...Thanks Sarah, excellent post, and confirms me on my course - get the STORY down on paper and then sprinkle it with the sparkly gems and glittering nuggets of verisimiltude that enhance the readers' enjoyment. Probably before the second draft, rather than leave it til the editing stage...Philip C Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506199502085466202noreply@blogger.com