Excel spreadsheet, that is. They will help improve your writing skills by keeping your thoughts organized and at your fingertips. I use them for several writing tasks: Character biographies- I use these faithfully–at least for my main characters–so I am consistent with their looks personalities. The title of the spreadsheet is “(book title) characters.” Within … Continue reading Writer Wednesday – Excel at Organizing
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Where Did French Peasants Get Their Shoes?
That is a big question when writing about the 17th century. Habitants of rural France in 1650 had to use whatever was at hand, make what they needed, or barter their skills for goods. So, where did they get their shoes? As I researched their clothing for my novel, I found one type of shoe … Continue reading Where Did French Peasants Get Their Shoes?
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Friday Finds – French Voyageurs
Isle la Cache is a gem for history buffs. This is where I started to immerse myself in my French Canadian roots. Located on an island in the DesPlaines River, Isle La Cache was likely a rendezvous point for French voyageurs and their Indian trading partners. The Will County Forest Preserve District maintains 107 acres, … Continue reading Friday Finds – French Voyageurs
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Write as if You’re the Last Human Author on Earth
Will AI take over the world? I don’t know, but for now, Chatgpt.com is my new best friend. We’ve become very familiar as I research French history, peasant life, clothing, food, etc etc for my new historical fiction novel. We, as writers, know that we must not use AI to create our stories and novels. … Continue reading Write as if You’re the Last Human Author on Earth
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Where the Wild Things Grow
My research into how peasants and habitants supplement their diets by foraging made me want to try it myself. Right in my backyard—in the wild marshy area—I discovered blackberries. I picked as many ripe berries as I could reach without getting trapped in brambles. I have the scratches to prove it and will don long … Continue reading Where the Wild Things Grow
Jeanne Meeks ~ Fiction Author 