In this episode of The Writing Life Podcast, novelist Megan Bradbury and Sam Ruddock from Story Machine Productions discuss the role of research in writing.
This podcast is part of our Early Career Writers’ Resources pack Research, made possible by Arts Council England. Discover more here →
Megan describes how she went to New York to research the geniuses who lived there, to bring her novel to life. She also talks about working with Professor Pete Wilde on NCW’s Translating Science project.
Megan explains how different types of research can become a regular part of your writing routine as well as helping to inspire stories and characters, while making worlds feel rich and authentic. She describes some of the more immersive and unusual methods that help her get inspired, build characters and develop the creative process.
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Research
Explore a range of research methods from desk research to more immersive and unusual ways of gathering insights and ideas.
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Guinevere Glasfurd explains her research methods to help you ensure your people, places and plots feel real.
Researching, editing & planning novels — Stuart Turton
Stuart Turton discusses the research, editing and planning process behind The Devil and the Dark Water.
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