We decided the Dirty Birdies theme this month should be writerly stuff – i.e. hints and tips to help other writers. Equally, though, we wanted to do something that visitors would be interested in reading even if they’re not writers themselves. So I scratched my head for a while and came up with this…
I’m going to dish the dirt on my research technique. As some of you may know, I mostly write whatever stories come into my head, regardless of whether they’re paranormal, straight, gay, lesbian, kinky, BDSM, etc. However, if I want to work on something specific, I find that an immersive research technique helps.
What the hell does that mean, I hear you say. I have no idea if it’s an actual technique with that particular name, you understand. It’s just something I do, and that’s what I decided to call it. Basically, if I’m working on something in a particular genre, I tend to immerse myself in it. For example, if it’s something with vampires, I’ll gorge myself on vamp books and stories. If it’s werewolves, the same. You get the picture.
The same goes for TV shows and films, particularly if one of my favourite muses appears in said film or TV show.
Here are some examples:
Vamps
Werewolves/shifters
Alpha Heroes
Nerdy-But-Hot
See? Inspiration all over the place here!
Now I know I’ve written this blog post in a slightly tongue-in-cheek manner, but I mean every word. Of course, different techniques work for different writers and all the other Birdies (and any other writers reading this) may think this is total rubbish. But it works for me 
Hi! Makes sense and I pretty much do the same thing when I’m coming up with something. There has to be a balance too…don’t want to read too much on something and lose your ideas completely or write too much of what everyone else is doing. On the other hand, researching will show you what is working and what isn’t in the genre/topic you’re writing.
I believe actors do something similar where they live the part they’re learning to really get in the head of the characters.
It’s good advice and works!
Thanks Lucy!
Renee Vickers