on Jane Friedman site:

Most authors have heard the common advice to write what you know. But does the same hold true about writing where you know?

In other words, when deciding on the setting for your novel, is it better to choose a real place or create a fictional town, city, or even country?

As with most writing advice, I don’t think there is one definitive answer when it comes to the setting of your book. Either choice could work well. But there are definitely some pros and cons to consider when deciding whether to use real or fictional locations.

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