Stuck on a desert island with The Dean, Head Porter, Professor Sinistrov or DCI Thompson? What’s the best investment new writers should make?
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A decent teapot and a comfy chair — yep, that about covers it, Lucy! Must be wonderful having all that natural ability (personally, I’m a big fan of research, both online and on the printed page, and I shudder to picture the faces of those who access my computer search history after I’m gone!!!)
I do quite a bit of research too, I must say. It’s an important part of making it believable – or at least relatable. The search history of a writer is a terrifying thing!!