The Research Tools Writers Forget to Use

Research does not begin and end with books. Chris Mercer and Dietrich Stogner explore how writers can use newspapers, archives, digital media, and other resources to spark ideas and deepen their work. This session helps writers understand how to track down meaningful details, expand their research toolbox, and use information creatively to strengthen character, setting, and story vision.

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