

Writing Realistic Fiction: start with AI if you must, but finish with human experiences
Sushma Henna Artist Realistic fiction has to be believable. That’s why I spend months, sometimes years, developing a story. It’s how I wrote Still (a story I lived for twelve years) and Mouth Shut Head Down (a story I researched for six years). As I work on the sequel to Mouth Shut Head Down, I dive deep into vast information on the internet, but I follow up with real people. Conversations with professionals in the field clear up confusion, challenge assumptions, and sharpen
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