Comments on: Walk a Mile In Your Characters’ Shoes http://booksbywomen.org/walk-a-mile-in-your-characters-shoes-by-crystal-king/ Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:11:50 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 By: Evelyn Krieger http://booksbywomen.org/walk-a-mile-in-your-characters-shoes-by-crystal-king/#comment-48161 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 00:32:43 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16986#comment-48161 Great ideas. Even if your book is set locally, as is mine, going to the place is very helpful. Walden Pond in Concord, MA is an important plot point in my current project and a delightful place to visit.

]]> By: Friday Finds for Writers | ErikaDreifus.com http://booksbywomen.org/walk-a-mile-in-your-characters-shoes-by-crystal-king/#comment-48138 Fri, 09 Dec 2016 11:31:50 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16986#comment-48138 […] something to be said for walking in the footsteps of your character.” So writes Crystal King, advocating travel to the places where your book takes place. (I am 1000 percent confident that having had opportunities to visit places where my own stories […]

]]> By: Kathleen Barber http://booksbywomen.org/walk-a-mile-in-your-characters-shoes-by-crystal-king/#comment-48127 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:19:40 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16986#comment-48127 Great points! Imagination is no substitute for thorough research. This post made me more excited to read your book than I already was!

]]> By: Laura http://booksbywomen.org/walk-a-mile-in-your-characters-shoes-by-crystal-king/#comment-48124 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 14:06:28 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16986#comment-48124 Great advice!

I’ve seen Venice in books and movies, but I agree that none of it compared to being there personally, taking the bus through the canals. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

]]> By: Jessica Strawser http://booksbywomen.org/walk-a-mile-in-your-characters-shoes-by-crystal-king/#comment-48123 Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:39:12 +0000 http://booksbywomen.org/?p=16986#comment-48123 This made me long to get back to Italy sooner than later! Thanks for sharing your insights, Crystal–can’t wait for your book!

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