tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post8512537698276379260..comments2024-02-19T15:25:57.626+11:00Comments on Breathless In the Bush: Write What You KnowHelzKathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01921987291520604201noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-10578835898785647272014-10-20T11:46:23.425+11:002014-10-20T11:46:23.425+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-18633281054459321882014-10-20T11:40:43.622+11:002014-10-20T11:40:43.622+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Malvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643063300200396369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-72135220802824419862014-10-18T18:48:58.242+11:002014-10-18T18:48:58.242+11:00I'm currently being enthralled by Cathryn Hein...I'm currently being enthralled by Cathryn Hein's 'The French Prize'. Not looking forward to 'the end'. Will have to say goodbye to the characters.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-55974535255093471102014-10-18T18:46:04.510+11:002014-10-18T18:46:04.510+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-60878693857713536592014-10-17T13:58:06.045+11:002014-10-17T13:58:06.045+11:00Yay! I hope you enjoy it, Marilyn.Yay! I hope you enjoy it, Marilyn.Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-33484551292689785732014-10-17T13:04:11.933+11:002014-10-17T13:04:11.933+11:00The French Prize is on my kindle and next on my tb...The French Prize is on my kindle and next on my tbr pile. Can't wait to read it!Marilyn Forsythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17264683453138649702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-36745591308731722792014-10-17T11:17:32.652+11:002014-10-17T11:17:32.652+11:00Awesome! Thank you Cathryn. Wise words indeed. ...Awesome! Thank you Cathryn. Wise words indeed. <br />I'll check that article out now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-3670567507019098542014-10-17T11:08:22.967+11:002014-10-17T11:08:22.967+11:00Aww. Thank you!Aww. Thank you!Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-24288807624947820612014-10-17T11:03:43.661+11:002014-10-17T11:03:43.661+11:00Hi everyone, and thanks for the mention, Cassandra...Hi everyone, and thanks for the mention, Cassandra! I lived in Provence for 3 years so it was a delight to set The French Prize there. Saved a lot of Googling! <br />I wrote a piece on this topic a while back for Write Note Reviews, basically saying that drawing on our experiences and knowledge adds richness and emotional depth our stories. But I also concluded with the thought that unless you're passionate about the story no amount of writing what you know is going to help.<br />It's a very interesting topic!<br />Here's the link to the Write Note Review post, if you're interested. http://writenotereviews.com/2014/04/24/guest-post-write-what-you-know-by-cathryn-hein/Cathryn Heinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638629707594115419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-19562444100052097282014-10-17T10:52:14.128+11:002014-10-17T10:52:14.128+11:00Oh, yes! I can't suggest enough Cathryn Hein&...Oh, yes! I can't suggest enough Cathryn Hein's The French Prize. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-38886949980107412872014-10-17T10:47:31.834+11:002014-10-17T10:47:31.834+11:00Two other authors who come to mind who have also s...Two other authors who come to mind who have also set books in places they have travelled are, The Paris Time Capsule by Ella Carey and The French Prize by Cathryn Hein.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-51587463951706696502014-10-17T10:37:48.844+11:002014-10-17T10:37:48.844+11:00Squeee! Alli Sinclair, author of Luna Tango, is o...Squeee! Alli Sinclair, author of Luna Tango, is on our blog! If you haven't already done so, buy her book and check out her website/blog at http://allisinclairauthor.wordpress.com .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-49857681858311651292014-10-17T10:29:24.812+11:002014-10-17T10:29:24.812+11:00Aw, thanks for your lovely words, Dee! Enisa, I to...Aw, thanks for your lovely words, Dee! Enisa, I totally agree - travel is a great way to "write what you know" - it can add a few more dimensions to a story and create some really great challenges for the MC!Alli Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363202163419352155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-30278323959998308392014-10-17T09:57:28.840+11:002014-10-17T09:57:28.840+11:00Wow! Outer space...yes, that would be cool--and s...Wow! Outer space...yes, that would be cool--and scary! If you have the right kind of cash (and by that I mean A LOT) you can actually book a flight into outer space. Barring that, you could also visit a planetarium or space museum like the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum in Washington DC...and if you can't get there physically they have an awesome website at http://airandspace.si.edu! After immersing yourself in information (research as was mentioned above) and truly digesting all there is you may be able to 'write what you know,' but I'd still suggest adding in the emotions that you would feel (and have in the past) in similar situations to add an even deeper sense of 'writing what you know,' giving your writing a hearty dose of authenticity.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-1762155795001102512014-10-17T09:32:25.898+11:002014-10-17T09:32:25.898+11:00An excellent example of 'writing what you know...An excellent example of 'writing what you know' via travelling is Harlequin author Alli Sinclair's Luna Tango. Alli travelled through South America, spending time in Argentina and learning to tango. In Luna Tango she's melded her knowledge (and obvious love) of both into a brilliant romance! If you've not read this one, get it NOW and read it to really find out the meaning of 'write what you know'!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-54757765896915329232014-10-16T19:28:25.776+11:002014-10-16T19:28:25.776+11:00Comlex answer. I'd visit the Amazon, the Sahar...Comlex answer. I'd visit the Amazon, the Sahara. Great settings for romantic suspense. Britain and France for medieval romances. I'd love to go back in time. For paranormal stories I'd love to explore outer space. I have a lot of travel wishes. :)Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-43285106878932424142014-10-15T20:20:42.387+11:002014-10-15T20:20:42.387+11:00Definitely Enisa. It would also bring an air of au...Definitely Enisa. It would also bring an air of authenticity to the story. If anyone had to travel for research. Where would you go?Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-40815051959496372872014-10-15T19:20:37.651+11:002014-10-15T19:20:37.651+11:00Travels are great for learning about countries and...Travels are great for learning about countries and cultures and people with totally different experiences and mindset to yours. <br />Invaluable if your story is set in, say, Peru and your secondary characters are of that nationality. All you've learned via travel adds authenticity to the characters and setting. <br />You could classify travel as research.Enisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618040099949009436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-41700985459284528302014-10-15T18:27:12.665+11:002014-10-15T18:27:12.665+11:00Ooo! Very good point Cassandra. I wonder if that&#...Ooo! Very good point Cassandra. I wonder if that's why I decided to write historicals and now am moving into spec fiction.<br /><br />So if we list the 'write what you know,' we have the following:<br />professions (police officer, health scientist, etc...)<br />roles (mother, caretaker, son, etc...)<br />emotions (tragedy, elation, passion, loathing, etc...)<br />types of books (historical, medicals, crime fiction, etc...)<br /><br />Any others?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-28600076340278366902014-10-15T13:40:16.420+11:002014-10-15T13:40:16.420+11:00Write what you know could also be write what you r...Write what you know could also be write what you read. I know that my first reading experiences as a romance reader were mostly historical and although I read many other genres now I think it was natural for me to write what I love to read. It might be not be the same for everyone but it was for me.Cassandra Samuelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13818025453828445251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-5051151574608285312014-10-15T09:17:06.804+11:002014-10-15T09:17:06.804+11:00Excellent point Eleni! 'Write What You Know...Excellent point Eleni! 'Write What You Know' pertains to not only professions and roles but also emotions. It's those emotions that really open up a character and a story!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-17149273130885903702014-10-14T22:42:40.950+11:002014-10-14T22:42:40.950+11:00I think not only relates to knowledge but feelings...I think not only relates to knowledge but feelings as well. We all experience a range of emotions and so using that to fuel the story is paramount. I've never been to a fantasy world, but from my own imagination combined with experience, I can go there with my stories. <br /><br />I look forward to reading your medieval story one day, Dee!Eleni Konstantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12410262752761104440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-38186401690828577282014-10-14T14:51:06.057+11:002014-10-14T14:51:06.057+11:00Cassandra, that's awesome! Your a Walter Mitt...Cassandra, that's awesome! Your a Walter Mitty kind of writer...your characters come alive through your imagination, doing the things that you might not feel confident doing in real life. I love that!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-90030167905292696772014-10-14T14:49:05.606+11:002014-10-14T14:49:05.606+11:00I'm learning to be strict with myself on the r...I'm learning to be strict with myself on the research front...I give myself a specified time to search for information and stick to it. Otherwise I can lose days...weeks! And that's time I could be writing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603806150366948575.post-23109052676597280782014-10-14T14:47:43.648+11:002014-10-14T14:47:43.648+11:00I really like that thought Marilyn..."Emotion...I really like that thought Marilyn..."Emotions are so human, so universal, they bring any story to life." Simply stated but so powerfully true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229810970636487006noreply@blogger.com