The writers of non-fiction already know: getting your facts straight is at least half the battle. But other writers may not know that it's true for fiction as well. Research is the less glamorous side of novel and story-writing, but it's an essential step, not just for satisfying that one nit-picking reader out there who knows the difference between sorrel and chestnut horses, but also for narrative richness.
Here are a few reasons why getting your facts straight is crucial. (Read more »)
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