Writing Tips - Research

Research is one of those writing necessities where you will either love it or hate it. Most writers love it, especially if they are writing a historical genre or sub genre, they love getting into the nitty guilty of a particular era. They love researching the clothes of that time, the etiquette, the names for certain household Items.
For other authors, research is seen as tedious. they want to let the story flow, not bog themselves down with detail. But that detail can really help sell your story.
For fans of historical genres, they often know this in formation themselves, so to see an author using the wrong name for something can be jarring and pull them out of the story. No one expects you to know every single thing about a time period, but you should know enough to sell it. Not to mention, rabbit holes can be fun. You can learn all sorts of things that could even spark future ideas. Of course you don't need to use every single detail, but you never know what will come up. It can also be helpful when plotting your story. You may plan for things to go a certain way for your hero, but quickly learn it impossible because something didn't exist in that time period. When it does come to doing research, remember-

• Never trust AI - It isn't accurate.
• Visit sites that focus on the time period you are writing about. Check credentials.
• You might find information on sites for museums or ones that focus on archaeology.
• Take notes as you go. If you can't find a specific piece of information, consider changing what you have or find a way to describe a scene without using specific terminology.
• Know that sometimes you will make mistakes and that is okay, but do your best to include accurate information.

Happy writing