Here is a brief post on “writing what you know,” the old chestnut for writers. (We actually believe that is good advice, but also, you can research like made and then write that. Which, of course, you then know.)
Jeff Elkins shares his experience finding out how to write what he knew, and three steps he uses to do just that: Journal the Emotion, Meditate on the Emotion and My Character, Write the Scene.
Read the full post below on The Write Practice.
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