Archive for July, 2016
From Curious to Furious: Confessions of a Research Junkie
Posted by wordimprovisor177 in Conducting Research, Darlene, The Business of Writing on July 30, 2016
By Darlene Cah If you had told me when I was in high school or college that I would become addicted to research, I would have laughed in your face—I’m talking coffee-spraying-from-mouth laughed! It would have been hysterical (in the literal sense of the word), not to mention messy. I’ll blame my penchant for research […]
Using Pinterest As a Research Tool
Posted by jarviswrites in Character, Conducting Research, How I Write, Jennie, Research, Setting, The Craft Of Writing on July 25, 2016
by Jennie Jarvis As a fiction writer, most of my job entails making crap up. Yes, my stories are based in realities, and it’s important for those realties to ring true in the hearts and minds of my readers. Sometimes, this means doing a little traditional research. Lately, I’ve been spending hours watching videos […]
Research Tips From A Librarian by Kate Neff
Posted by jarviswrites in Guest Bloggers, Research, The Craft Of Writing, The Writer's Life on July 19, 2016
5writers.com welcomes Kate Neff to the site this month! Kate has worked in the library setting for over 15 years, from the public library, to colleges, to the public school system. It’s hard for her to say which is her favorite, but there is never a dull day no matter which kind of library one works […]
When The Muse Is Elusive
Posted by Ron Hayes in How I Write, Poetry, Ron, The Craft Of Writing on July 13, 2016
by Ron Hayes What does research have to do with poetry and why in the world would a poet ever need to do research? Ever been asked this question? Ever asked it yourself? When the term “research” crops up in a conversation amongst you and your poet friends, do they look at you funny and […]
Write What You Know—But What If Your Knowledge Hits a Wall? By Brad Windhauser
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, Conducting Research on July 8, 2016
Write What You Know—But What If Your Knowledge Hits a Wall? By Brad Windhauser Write What You Know. I interpret this oldest-of-writing adages a few different ways. First, I believe it encourages me to explore the things that matter to me. Second, it suggests that I impose my world view on my work—my truth, basically. […]
Publication news – Brad Windhauser’s new novel published September 8th
Posted by virgowriter in Brad, News on July 5, 2016
I’m happy to announce that Brad Windhauser’s new Philadelphia-set novel, The Intersection, will be released on September 8th by Black Rose Writing. The story: When a white driver critically injures a black bicyclist, the residents in a tense, gentrifying South Philadelphia neighborhood can’t decide whether to unite, hide, or explode. Ms. Rose wrestles with ways […]
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