How to Research Your Novel like a Reporter
Too many fiction writers start their stories without any research. And those who do some research barely scratch the surface, sticking to what they can find on Google or watch on TV. This unique live webinar will teach you how to interview actual sources and research primary documents that can enrich your stories, whether you’re working on a crime thriller, a cozy mystery, or even science fiction that involves new technologies.
As a former reporter with a master’s degree in journalism, Christopher will share with you best practices from the three years of research he conducted for his award-winning debut novel. He’ll also show you how that research helped convince more than a dozen media outlets to publish stories about his book—and how you can do the same.
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Register for the 2024 Writer’s Digest Annual Conference!
Writer’s Digest Annual Conference is excited to meet in person this October in the home town of Writer’s Digest!
Writer’s Digest Annual Conference offers everything you need to advance your writing career creatively and professionally. Gain invaluable tips to improve your craft, explore publishing options and learn how to establish a sustainable career—all while being inspired by successful authors and your fellow attendees. It’s all brought to you by Writer’s Digest, the experts at nurturing and developing writers at every stage of their career for over 100 years.
Write in Italy With Writer’s Digest!
From Editor-in-Chief Amy Jones: In my blog post announcing the Writer’s Digest Writing Retreat to Florence and the Tuscan countryside, I mentioned that writers throughout history have found inspiration from their time in the region. Because I so quickly fell in love with Florence, I’ve spent a lot of time reading books that take place in Florence and that are inspired by the sights there. It was reading about those specific places that informed what I made sure to visit, and subsequently what inspired the itinerary for this retreat. Here I’ll share some photos I took for my own writing reference and the reasoning behind the places we’ll see.
Listen to the Newest Episode of “Writer’s Digest Presents” Now!
In the sixth episode of season three of “Writer’s Digest Presents,” editor-in-chief Amy Jones and content editor Michael Woodson are joined in conversation by Zachary Petit and Charlotte Strick to discuss book design!