This is also from Writers Ask, Issue 40:
Elizabeth Cox explains how she gets to know her characters on and off the page: “Sometimes I eavesdrop on conversations in public places, and I am struck by a phrase or a sentence that I know a certain character…”
Liz says: Has anyone else gotten in trouble for this? Dirty looks. What are you staring at? That sort of thing. I’ve gotten more stealthy with time, I haven’t gotten any dirty looks in a long while, but I do still eavesdrop and people watch.
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Some past posts to keep you making time:
Adjust your pace accordingly.
It’s about the routine and how you shake up the routine
There are things you will have to give up
See it to achieve it
Washing the dishes
Write slowly
A celebration of the pause
Monday, a run through the driving rain
Zen accident
Get out of your comfort zone