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19.26: Bringing Falconry into Writing

Writing Excuses

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Exploring the Connection Between Characters and Animals in Writing

Authors should focus on the husbandry aspect of taking care of animals in their writing to build a realistic and authentic relationship between characters and animals. Including details like bonding, cleaning, and daily care in the narrative can have a real-world impact by educating readers about the responsibilities of owning pets. Depicting animals authentically by understanding their specific body language, such as the example of a falcon's chin beard fluffing when happy, adds depth to the character and honors the animal's nature.

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