Writer's Bane - Research
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We all have the curse of a story that yearns to be written.
The Writer’s Bane is a curse and passion, both a want and need to tell a story. In this volume, discover ways to use research to help creates and enrich your characters, world, and plot. Join me as I share my passion for research for creating my work and how it can aid you with your own. Whether you need help with character development, worldbuilding, and making that plot turn in the direction you need it to go, there's a little something in here for everyone.
This volume covers many topics of research including:
- How to keep organized
- Types of research
- Resources to consider
- Breaking down how to use it for Characters, World and Plot
- Several activity sheets
- Countless examples from the author’s own work and existing work
- What to do with leftover research to benefit your author journey
- Writing Prompts from her “Fact Inspiring Fiction” workshop
- Articles from author’s own leftovers for real life examples
Valerie Willis
Valerie Willis is a Fantasy Paranormal Romance author based out of Central Florida. She loves crafting novels with elements inspired by mythology, superstitions, legends, folklore, fairy tales and history. She received the Reader's Favorite Bronze medal in 'Fiction - Mythology' and FAPA's President's Silver medal in 'Fantasy/Sci-fi.' In 2020, she joined 4 Horsemen Publications as Chief Operating Officer, helping oversee the design of all their books including covers, typesets, and author branding. Throughout online and in-person, you can find her hosting workshops or a guest speaker at many events (MegaCon, OCLS Writers Conference, Florida Writers Conference, Author Learning Center, SavvyAuthors, Women in Publishing Summit 2021, etc.) sharing her expertise in novel writing, research in fiction, worldbuilding, character development, book design, reader immersion and more. You can also find her co-hosting on occasion on the Drinking with Authors Podcast speaking with Jonathan Maberry, Heather Graham, and many more on their own journeys of becoming an author!Her Award-Winning Dark Fantasy Paranormal Romance, 'The Cedric Series,' is a wonderful blend of genres that appeal to a wide-range of readers described as "dramatic, lustful, and fantasy fulfilling." The motto here is: "No immortal is beyond the ailments of man" and that includes powerful creatures, demons, witches, and Gods. Many of the monsters present in the content is derived from Medieval Bestiaries and adds a fun flavor of new yet deeply rooted assortment of creatures such as Coin Iotair, Shag Foal, Cynocephali, and many more.In 2020, she joined 4 Horsemen Publications, Inc. as the chief operating officer, bringing over a decade of typesetting skills and knowledge to the table. Nothing is more rewarding for her than taking fellow authors dreams and bringing them alive in a physical format. Designing and writing books has been a longtime passion since childhood and continues to inspire and encourage authors around the world whenever possible.
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