tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post7043111033271376884..comments2023-10-30T15:13:22.680+00:00Comments on Strictly Writing: Asking the right questions.DThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11803989273524731892noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-54222952918147682112009-02-02T22:38:00.000+00:002009-02-02T22:38:00.000+00:00I'm thinking now that I really MUST write somethin...I'm thinking now that I really MUST write something about the fire service.....Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-18980262280506151932009-02-02T20:53:00.000+00:002009-02-02T20:53:00.000+00:00Mr Nitpicky Nerdypants of Norwich -Love it!I had t...Mr Nitpicky Nerdypants of Norwich -Love it!<BR/>I had to write features as part of an MA and was stunned by how freely people would give their time and expertise to me. Nowhere near as scary as thinking about it had been. As research for my novel I had a lovely encounter with our local firemen, who were both delightful and delighted to help. Go for it girls.Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12226519022337690529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-38533972687744790102009-02-02T17:39:00.001+00:002009-02-02T17:39:00.001+00:00Great points Caroline! Amusing too!Great points Caroline! Amusing too!Gillian McDadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758782108258244355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-3299220261162254302009-02-02T17:39:00.000+00:002009-02-02T17:39:00.000+00:00Great points Caroline! Amusing too!Great points Caroline! Amusing too!Gillian McDadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758782108258244355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-78327851887516848042009-02-02T13:35:00.000+00:002009-02-02T13:35:00.000+00:00Thanks, both.And Liane, so glad you didn;t get mud...Thanks, both.<BR/>And Liane, so glad you didn;t get muddled and start asking the Queen's Press Officer questions about rabbits. Could have been most embarrassing...Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-11035950070625094592009-02-02T13:15:00.000+00:002009-02-02T13:15:00.000+00:00Hee hee. I know. I called Buckingham Palace - I th...Hee hee. I know. I called Buckingham Palace - I think they thought I was some kind of nut. I enjoyed it, though. And I had to call a gun club who were a bit suspicious of my questions. The best was an expert on rabbits who I found on the internet. She was a dream and obviously I thanked her in the acknowledgments of my book. It was such a treat having an expert on hand.Lianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13364008453957945466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-72011287288587725662009-02-02T12:06:00.000+00:002009-02-02T12:06:00.000+00:00This is really helpful (and amusing!), thanks Caro...This is really helpful (and amusing!), thanks Caroline.E.G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04739450222683170149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-28160205162759646542009-02-02T11:21:00.000+00:002009-02-02T11:21:00.000+00:00Yes, it's gutting, isn't it?Thanks for your commen...Yes, it's gutting, isn't it?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comments, Sam, Suzy and Luisa.<BR/><BR/>For some reason I find it much much easier to do research than to chase up submissions or approach agents. I think it's probably because my job involves tons of research and there's a real thrill to be had in hunting elusive facts!Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-81596609282988050212009-02-02T11:05:00.000+00:002009-02-02T11:05:00.000+00:00Brilliant post! I've often wondered how people app...Brilliant post! I've often wondered how people approach this.<BR/><BR/>But I'm slightly disappointed that fish fingers and Smiley Faces didn’t exist in The American Wild West.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-70846870787191471172009-02-01T23:52:00.000+00:002009-02-01T23:52:00.000+00:00I had to approach several cosmetic surgeons before...I had to approach several cosmetic surgeons before finding one kind enough to check the facts in my novel. He asked me how I knew so much about the subject, and I had<BR/>to tell him that I'd got most of it from 'Cosmetic Surgery For Dummies' *blush*<BR/>SusiexAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-86935770330559782252009-02-01T23:17:00.000+00:002009-02-01T23:17:00.000+00:00Very funny post, Caroline!I usually use the intern...Very funny post, Caroline!<BR/><BR/>I usually use the internet and have been caught out a few times. But i have to say people i have approached on line have always been more than helpful.<BR/><BR/>xAdministratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894920115299109640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-59167850682915141162009-02-01T22:21:00.000+00:002009-02-01T22:21:00.000+00:00Geri,That's what email was invented for :-)Haven't...Geri,<BR/>That's what email was invented for :-)<BR/>Haven't set anything in Norwich, as it happens...just liked the alliterative quality of the name!Caroline Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708248040141519582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2725342624231517088.post-78080499181687794962009-02-01T21:22:00.000+00:002009-02-01T21:22:00.000+00:00Takes place in Norwich, does it, Caroline? I have...Takes place in Norwich, does it, Caroline? I have to say how much I admire your bravery at picking up the phone to ask people things. I'd rather die! That's why I write shorts so I can make it all up.Geraldine Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575892095296317266noreply@blogger.com