My Column
I love research.
As an educational writer, I spend many hours researching
my books and making sure all my facts are absolutely correct.
It is
extremely important, as my books are used by teachers and children
and the last thing I would want, is to have got anything wrong. In
fact, I strongly believe that in any writing project, the most vital
part is the bit that comes first - the research.
But, do
all writers work in the same way as me?
Where do other author's find the information they need and,
once they have gathered this
information, how do they use it?
In my column in the national writing magazine, Writers' Forum, I speak to top authors and ask them to share their research experiences and any tips they may have to help other writers.