tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post5599619872534450800..comments2023-09-20T15:14:58.778-04:00Comments on Carmen DeSousa: Why I cry at fictional funerals.Carmen DeSousahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14802237651430170152noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-33466603736264286782014-01-22T15:00:46.159-05:002014-01-22T15:00:46.159-05:00Thanks for commenting, Michael. Funny that you men...Thanks for commenting, Michael. Funny that you mention martial arts, because that's exactly what I do--did. Not all martial arts are suitable for all characters. For instance, I know more about Isshinryu karate, so in my first novel, I mentioned it. But in my WIP, the young girl I'm teaching self-defense probably wouldn't be able to use Isshinryu techniques, as my 6' 220-lb husband can, so I'm teaching her Krav Maga. I have enough basic knowledge, and the rest I can...as you wrote...research. I watched five YouTube videos yesterday. LOL! Hey, actors live in their character's shoes, so I research and act out my scenes in my home. It's a lot cheaper, as it doesn't require travel expenses. <br /><br />So, yes...writing what you know is good, but nowadays, just knowing how to be a great researcher works. <br /><br />Inquiring minds want to know...okay...my mind... Did you write an autobiography? :)<br /><br /><br /><br />Cheers!Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-28129402603821752562014-01-22T14:01:24.560-05:002014-01-22T14:01:24.560-05:00Great article! Thanks for sharing.
"Write wh...Great article! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />"Write what you know."<br />I've always thought the distinction is that nobody said write ONLY what you know. If you studied 20 years of kung fu, writing about it can add some real depth and grit to your story, but that doesn't mean you can't mix in some Muay Thai or, better yet, soccer, just because you're not a pro.<br /><br />I also think this was a much more relevant thing to say when Wikipedia and YouTube couldn't shore any knowledge gap.<br /><br />The modern world is a bit closer to The Matrix regarding knowledge: "Can you fly that thing? Not yet. Tank, I need a pilot program for a V-212 helicopter. Hurry... [ELECTRONIC BUZZ] Let's go."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772115162429818530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-84889932016741585242013-11-26T07:22:12.242-05:002013-11-26T07:22:12.242-05:00LOL! That's so great! Thank you, Marie.
:)LOL! That's so great! Thank you, Marie.<br /><br />:)Carmen DeSousahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835462755654747169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9119615232600399164.post-30254993603293283162013-11-21T07:59:08.290-05:002013-11-21T07:59:08.290-05:00My characters are based on people I know, especial...My characters are based on people I know, especially the aliens. I have a wacky family. What can I say. Always enjoy your articles, Carmen.Marie Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07275544861810872122noreply@blogger.com