Arts
In this episode Sara and Lisa discuss their different approach to research. Sarah shares The three main things she researches when researching the location her books are set (to make them more authentic and real for the reader). The extra level of research she does for certain characters (she uses the example of a hearing impaired character and another character who is in a domestic violence situation (for an upcoming book) . The steps she takes for market research (especially when writing in a new genre) and understanding the reader expectations in different genres and sub genres. Lisa shares Her method-like approach for researching locations and characters so that they are authentic for the reader (without getting stuck in the rabbit hole). The four things she asks herself when she's at a place she's going to set a book. The things she takes photos of when she's researching a location. Things that you only see and learn from being in the location where the story is set. How she researches characters. The importance of checking the reliability of information and fact checking when using resources like. interviews, books, websites. And more!