tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post214533526089075864..comments2024-01-04T03:21:53.195-05:00Comments on Fear in Writing: Write Around the World: Clarissa Draper on London/MexicoJournoMichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-12753332258148610182010-10-22T22:55:38.500-04:002010-10-22T22:55:38.500-04:00Great advice on all three counts! I find that I ca...Great advice on all three counts! I find that I can't argue when my imagination tells me a story is set in a specific locality. Usually is just means more research about the area--and hopefully a few trips there. :o)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Clarissa! And thanks for hosting, Michele!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-77429696973614183772010-10-21T14:42:31.381-04:002010-10-21T14:42:31.381-04:00thanks for a lot of really good stuff for writing ...thanks for a lot of really good stuff for writing about some place you dont really know lots about. for sure the net is a really good place to look for stuff. you always have really good advice for being a better writer.<br />...hugs from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-69711183132762744722010-10-21T11:14:28.128-04:002010-10-21T11:14:28.128-04:00Nice post--great tips! :DNice post--great tips! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-51113929972849435082010-10-21T10:17:16.837-04:002010-10-21T10:17:16.837-04:00Clarissa-great advise. I think the knowledgeable ...Clarissa-great advise. I think the knowledgeable critique buddies is HUGE (not that you probably know any time travelers... but a few who have read a lot about the era and maybe have some historical expertise.)--I am editing a book that in the next one will go to Romania, and I have leaned heavily on a friend who lived there for a few years and have identified a few new friends who I will ask to read it to make sure I haven't mangled it too badly. (the PLOT needed to be behind the iron curtain before the wall fell, so it just was never going to be me with the experience)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-8953036847890706232010-10-21T00:59:57.857-04:002010-10-21T00:59:57.857-04:00You've offered some great suggestions. I will...You've offered some great suggestions. I will often have music pertaining to whatever I'm writing about playing in the background. Thank goodness for the internet--such a great tool even though it's not always totally reliable.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-29657168370102367912010-10-20T22:30:50.953-04:002010-10-20T22:30:50.953-04:00Very good advice. And #3 is critical. I could neve...Very good advice. And #3 is critical. I could never write about another country and culture without running it by someone who knows that part of the world.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-87628419879680830772010-10-20T21:19:06.335-04:002010-10-20T21:19:06.335-04:00These are really great tips. I guess I have some ...These are really great tips. I guess I have some research to do! Great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994415353101258592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-2718995281106125672010-10-20T20:47:20.599-04:002010-10-20T20:47:20.599-04:00Great advice - the crit buddies one is perfect!Great advice - the crit buddies one is perfect!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-44875321752194691962010-10-20T18:08:43.289-04:002010-10-20T18:08:43.289-04:00When you love something you find out about it. You...When you love something you find out about it. You read about it. You learn it and soon you begin to know it. ve if you write locally you have to learn new things.Great post.Mary@GigglesandGunshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350818228268801008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-5630008183116042002010-10-20T16:57:04.797-04:002010-10-20T16:57:04.797-04:00I'm going to England for four days on Saturday...I'm going to England for four days on Saturday, to see two or three soccer games. Anything you want me to research for you, Clarissa ?<br /><br /><a href="http://cold-as-heaven.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Cold As Heaven </a>CA Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558100567878233142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-45688595401718449502010-10-20T16:31:50.822-04:002010-10-20T16:31:50.822-04:00ha ha i feel you on the trouser/pants issue i have...ha ha i feel you on the trouser/pants issue i have been told that under no condition except sarcasm will an American under 75 say trousers, the best I will get is slacks.<br />I love that picture by the wayJoanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-19978200456857981802010-10-20T14:44:28.953-04:002010-10-20T14:44:28.953-04:00Great post. The wealth of information available fo...Great post. The wealth of information available for writers today is a definite blessing (although I suppose by the same token our readers are so more likely to notice inaccuracies so the need for meticulous research has also increased).<br /><br />I wholeheartedly agree with the importance of writing about what you believe in and writing from the heart.Debbie Cowenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345631448431031295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-6976372165804237652010-10-20T14:28:59.745-04:002010-10-20T14:28:59.745-04:00Excellent tips. Need to find someone from Cassa fo...Excellent tips. Need to find someone from Cassa for my next book.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-31256020399933678632010-10-20T14:05:32.297-04:002010-10-20T14:05:32.297-04:00Michele, thanks for hosting Clarissa.
Clarissa --...Michele, thanks for hosting Clarissa.<br /><br />Clarissa -- great advice. I'll never forget the time I first heard "Write what you know" many many years ago. Growing up in a small town in the middle of nowhere, I thought my career was over before it even started. But it's just like you said, you may not know certain things when you start a book, but there are means/methods to learn anything. <br /><br />I'm thankful to be a writer in this day and age where information is availbale at my fingertips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-75701520965450743742010-10-20T14:01:19.773-04:002010-10-20T14:01:19.773-04:00DEZMOND, I don't even own a sombrero! But, yes...DEZMOND, I don't even own a sombrero! But, yes, I do love my mountains.<br /><br />Mason, thanks. I'm happy to tell you more about myself.<br /><br />jrlindermuth, thank you. Newspapers are great places to look for information.<br /><br />Rayna, yes. I've had to take down the site because I've run out of time but I do love the photos.<br /><br />Carol, thanks. And Michele was so nice to ask me to post.<br /><br />Carolyn, backyard in Turkey!? Wow, I would love to visit that country!<br /><br />Margot, you're really great and have always been so supportive. THank you.<br /><br />Old Kitty, it takes both, for sure.<br /><br />The Golden Eagle, thank you!<br /><br />Talli, I love sharing! Yes, yay for Canadians!<br /><br />notesfromnadir, Mexico is beautiful when you're not in danger! Thank you for your comment!<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-46656123762438142682010-10-20T13:10:52.910-04:002010-10-20T13:10:52.910-04:00Dezmond is right, that is a heavenly location!
Re...Dezmond is right, that is a heavenly location!<br /><br />Research is vital for anything from magazine articles to books. Heck, even blogs! :) I also think that hitting the library is important when doing research. Of course, if you're writing about a foreign country or city and can go there, that's the best method!notesfromnadirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904500676081267972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-32073440572723084402010-10-20T12:07:01.769-04:002010-10-20T12:07:01.769-04:00Great interview, ladies. And yay for Canadians! :)...Great interview, ladies. And yay for Canadians! :)<br /><br />Clarissa's straightforward writing advice is invaluable -- and I love that she's so willing to share.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-46831409537616312872010-10-20T10:12:54.279-04:002010-10-20T10:12:54.279-04:00Thanks for hosting Clarissa! This was a great post...Thanks for hosting Clarissa! This was a great post, and I agree that research, crit partners, and thinking about the culture helps!Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-44580799263899671872010-10-20T10:07:48.342-04:002010-10-20T10:07:48.342-04:00Thanks for hosting the fab Clarissa Draper!!!
I t...Thanks for hosting the fab Clarissa Draper!!!<br /><br />I thoroughly agree about writing from the heart with passion but to also get your research right!! :-)<br /><br />Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-36827494154912745592010-10-20T09:39:47.155-04:002010-10-20T09:39:47.155-04:00Michele - Thanks for hosting Clarissa.
Clarissa -...Michele - Thanks for hosting Clarissa.<br /><br />Clarissa - Thanks for sharing what has helped you to write about a place you love, whether or not you've been there. I agree 100% about going with what inspires you, too. And if research helps make it more authentic, so be it. And hey, cultural immersion can be fun :-). The most important thing, in my opinion, is to go with your gut and your heart and write what inspires you. Doesn't matter if you've never lived there...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-51656050297872908002010-10-20T09:30:56.863-04:002010-10-20T09:30:56.863-04:00You are completely right: research should be the n...You are completely right: research should be the number one thing on the list, even when you think you know everything about your setting. I can't even begin to tell you how much I've learned about my backyard in Turkey. Great post!Carolyn Abiadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567399129586443513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-28876796918007516082010-10-20T09:16:30.206-04:002010-10-20T09:16:30.206-04:00Excellent post, Clarissa. I write contemporary, bu...Excellent post, Clarissa. I write contemporary, but getting the setting correct is half the battle.<br /><br />Michele, thanks for hosting Clarissa.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-24974501282273520642010-10-20T09:02:53.446-04:002010-10-20T09:02:53.446-04:00Clarissa, I have seen your other blog, the one on ...Clarissa, I have seen your other blog, the one on London cityscapes, and one thing is for sure. You have completely immersed yourself in the culture of the city.<br /><br />Great post.Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481081735923606868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-19027347067848641472010-10-20T09:01:31.560-04:002010-10-20T09:01:31.560-04:00As always, Clarissa, good advice. I've found p...As always, Clarissa, good advice. I've found period newspapers helpful in getting the flavor of a time and place.jrlindermuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204855909246670628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7193005159654060545.post-90736845538879972162010-10-20T08:35:55.239-04:002010-10-20T08:35:55.239-04:00I especially believe when a writer truly loves the...I especially believe when a writer truly loves the place and time they are writing about, it comes through in their work. Clarissa, enjoyed your post.<br /><br />Michele, thanks for hosting Clarissa so we can learn more about her and her writing.<br /><br />Mason<br /><a href="http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Thoughts in Progress</a>Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.com