tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post7671313857286209317..comments2024-02-14T13:04:30.499-05:00Comments on Good To Begin Well, Better To End Well: Notes from the (Writing/Revision) CaveAmalia Dillinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-91026982856001535992015-03-13T23:49:17.122-04:002015-03-13T23:49:17.122-04:00One of the things I love about writing books is th...One of the things I love about writing books is that it gives me the excuse to learn about whatever I want -- forever! So I'm happy to take advantage of that and do my research! But even when I'm writing straight fantasy, I feel like I end up researching a lot more than I would have thought I'd need to! And you're right. Learning even a little bit can give back SO MUCH!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-38486173985594645062015-03-13T21:33:17.388-04:002015-03-13T21:33:17.388-04:00I've had people tell me that I'm lucky to ...I've had people tell me that I'm lucky to write books wherein I get to make everything up, and after posts like this, I believe them. ^_^ But I think it's amazing how learning even a little about something can lead to so many story ideas. Truth might be stranger than fiction, but it can be just as inspiring.Mason T. Matchakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382636658554302699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-26847427435630775602015-03-13T02:33:46.017-04:002015-03-13T02:33:46.017-04:00Thanks! I actually enjoy the researching and putti...Thanks! I actually enjoy the researching and putting the pieces together part of things -- but I'll definitely keep that in mind if I get stuck on something!Amalia Dillinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13005039978668326144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458380.post-48493328204199309252015-03-13T01:46:38.041-04:002015-03-13T01:46:38.041-04:00You can ask me about Mycenaean burial customs, and...You can ask me about Mycenaean burial customs, and any other Mycenaean related questions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com