Flexing Those Research Muscles

Imagine you’re in a place you’ve never been before. To do this well, you’re going to have to do a little research, either online or in the library. Look out for details about the texture of the place – what does it feel like, what’s the weather like, what can you smell, hear, see? Describe the place in detail, giving yourself over to what you’ve learned about the place as you’ve explored it imaginatively. Learning to do research is a crucial skill for a writer, and one that can be highly enjoyable too.