Learning New Skills

January 15, 2010 by Chris
Filed under: Research

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In my yet-to-be-published mystery, I drew a great deal o n my own experience. The setting is a supper club. I worked in one as my first job. Now, my protagonist is working in one.

It’s been a bit of a challenge. It wasn’t just about learning the restaurant business. I had to go through the process as a new owner, having to buy bar stools and tables as well as kitchen equipment. To do so, I relied on my woman’s instincts.

As a woman, I have my own idea of what would be best whether it be swivel stools or not. I had my own idea of what the place should look like and how it would be decorated. My book is set in the recent past and in a rural area, so there isn’t the convenience of the local Sam’s Club. My protagonist was on his own.

Of course, I wanted to do my own research. I wanted to understand what my protagonist might think while learning how to equip his kitchen and kitchen stools. That’s an important aspect of writing–experiencing. That way, you can bring real experience to your work. That is key to making your work memorable–tell if from the perspective of one who knows.

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