tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post2907641824412381482..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: Great story ideas, but no expertise to write themStephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-32737277442223381342010-08-24T13:15:06.696-05:002010-08-24T13:15:06.696-05:00Thanks! I'll try it :)Thanks! I'll try it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-42378940553374798322010-08-24T13:10:44.377-05:002010-08-24T13:10:44.377-05:00Oh man, I'm so feelin' the nerves at this ...Oh man, I'm so feelin' the nerves at this point in asking about research.<br /><br />So...I search instead first, then I ask questions if I have to.<br />:)<br /><br />I've found several blogs (and I've commented to them, letting them know I was there) who've inspired me. <br /><br />I get all my information, a feel for their emotions, and it's heartbreaking! But, hey, God's blessed me with this piece and I'm not about to let it go because of fear!Kelly Freestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212826771270227641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-4937854622539521462010-08-24T09:47:27.180-05:002010-08-24T09:47:27.180-05:00Excellent point, Roseanna. I know there's even...Excellent point, Roseanna. I know there's even books like, "The Writer's Guide to Poisons," and that kind of stuff.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-92205141304047345132010-08-24T08:18:57.521-05:002010-08-24T08:18:57.521-05:00This is so true. At a certain point you just have ...This is so true. At a certain point you just have to get over the insecurities and start emailing people with a "Hi, I'm a writer and was wondering . . ." note. I've found that either I get no reply (worst-case, which isn't so bad) or someone happy to help. I've emailed everyone from jewelers to chainsaw artists to websites for a whole town and gotten people happy to help.<br /><br />And don't forget the power of the library! Where there is a subject, there is a book on it.Roseanna Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02245767775900250399noreply@blogger.com