Comments on: How to Successfully Ask, “Can I Pick Your Brain?”  https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/ A Blog On Writing Wed, 29 Jan 2025 04:07:32 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: TopPicks Thursday! For Readers & Writers 08-24-2017 | The Author Chronicles https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128694 Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:02:09 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128694 […] Doing research? Kate Moretti explains how to successfully ask “Can I pick your brain?” […]

]]> By: Victoria Marie Lees https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128668 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 17:49:52 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128668 Thanks so much for these excellent tips on how to glean necessary info for your story from professionals in the field. I agree with many here. People do like to be recognized as experts in their field, and to be included in the acknowledgements page of novels. I've shared this info online.

]]> By: jeanne kern https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128643 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 11:44:36 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128643 I have heard several authors report on brain-picking, and they all said they're delighted to help an author. Spelling the name is vital, and you must name them in the acknowledgments. And send them a copy of the book when published--especially if they are experts you may need again.
I have had to ask vets questions, and every one I asked invited me to observe an operation.
I've asked television people questions, and they all were delighted to help. People do like to be recognized as "experts."
But the comments here are excellent! Thanks for covering this base, Kate. This is information all writers should have.

]]> By: How to Successfully Ask, “Can I Pick Your Brain?” – From the Writers in the Storm blog | Author Don Massenzio https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128642 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 09:26:40 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128642 […] Read the rest of this post HERE. […]

]]> By: Laura Drake https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128641 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 08:13:08 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128641 Oh, and I forgot - I met with the owner of a winery for book research once! He was suspicious at first (I think a romance author was as foreign to him as 'cuttings' were to me!) But he loosened up, and even helped me with the plot!

The really cool part; when the book was out, his sister and her book club met at the winery, and even recreated a grape stomping scene! I was so bummed that I'd moved to Texas by then, and couldn't be there for it!

]]> By: Debbie Herbert https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128639 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 02:36:04 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128639 You've motivated me to want to do a little research for my WIP. I'd love to interview someone who's ever spent time in a psychiatric hospital and/or a halfway house for people with mental health issues. Thanks!

]]> By: Kate Moretti https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128638 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:49:58 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128638 In reply to Talia Prewette.

Lucky you!! I'd love to have a psychiatrist on speed dial! Thanks for reading! xo

]]> By: Kate Moretti https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128637 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:42:42 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128637 In reply to Fae Rowen.

OH that's fantastic. I want to know the "secret" handshake 🙂 Thanks for reading, Fae.

]]> By: Kate Moretti https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128636 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:39:49 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128636 In reply to Marie Staight.

Cookies are the best! That's a great idea and I'll keep it in mind if I need to tour a firehouse! 🙂 Thanks for reading, Marie! xo

]]> By: Kate Moretti https://writersinthestormblog.com/2017/08/how-to-successfully-ask-can-i-pick-your-brain/#comment-128635 Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:37:16 +0000 https://writersinthestormblog.com/?p=32133#comment-128635 In reply to christopherlentzauthor.

HA I won't steal your idea! BUT I have spent some time talking to a funeral director before! 🙂 Thanks for reading, Christopher!

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