Research. Some writers love it, some don’t, but with nonfiction (and fiction), it is a critical part of your writing.
Readers won’t hesitate to tell you when your facts are wrong. That damages your credibility, and that reader might put down your book the moment they spot an inaccuracy. That same reader may very well never purchase another of your books. All the more reason to ensure your facts are accurate (even in fiction).
“Since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you” (Luke the Physician in Luke 1:3).
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Today’s my birthday, so I decided to take the day off and have my friend Donna Wittlif guest post. I first met Donna through an online group I belong to and then had the opportunity to edit one of her books—fascinating sci-fi.
So, your work in progress takes place in the 1800s … or maybe it’s a contemporary story, but one that is set in a region of the country you’re unfamiliar with. You know you’ve got a lot of research to do to make your story accurate and credible, but where do you begin?