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Training #643 – The Author Research Toolkit

Most writers know the feeling: you sit down to look up one small detail for your book, and before you know it, three hours have vanished down a rabbit hole of tabs and videos. Research is a gift — the right detail makes a reader trust you, makes them feel like they're standing inside your scene. But it's also one of the most comfortable ways in the world to avoid actually writing.

This training is about finding the balance. We'll walk through a practical, three-rung ladder of resources — starting with everything you can do without leaving your chair, moving up to reaching out to real experts, and finishing with hands-on experiences out in the world. The key? You don't need to climb the whole thing. This is a menu, not a checklist. Plenty of wonderful books have been written entirely from the armchair.

Whether you write cozy mysteries, sweeping fantasy, picture books, or family history, you'll walk away with concrete tools and links you can actually use — plus a printable handout to keep by your desk. We'll also cover how to search like a pro, how to use AI responsibly as a research pointer (not an answer machine), and the one simple trick that makes experts say yes when you reach out cold.

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