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In this episode, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach tackles the common "research rabbit hole" problem that plagues nonfiction writers. Learn how to balance thorough research with productive writing, using Isaac Newton's famous quote about "standing on ye sholders of giants" as inspiration for leveraging others' knowledge without getting lost in endless sources.
⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome & Introduction
0:48 - Getting Lost in Research
1:30 - Does Detail Matter?
2:00 - Value of Specifics
3:15 - Building Trust Through Research
3:44 - Research in Memoir & Essays
4:09 - Standing on Giants’ Shoulders
4:40 - 7 Focused Research Tips
5:05 - Bracket Placeholders
5:23 - Tackling Online Distractions
5:45 - Parking Lot Document
6:00 - Staying Relevant
6:23 - Research Timers
6:48 - Organizing Research
7:16 - Research as Conversation
7:45 - Back to Writing
To read and check out all info, head to annkroeker.com/rabbithole
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In this episode, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach tackles the common "research rabbit hole" problem that plagues nonfiction writers. Learn how to balance thorough research with productive writing, using Isaac Newton's famous quote about "standing on ye sholders of giants" as inspiration for leveraging others' knowledge without getting lost in endless sources.
⌚️Timestamps:
0:00 - Welcome & Introduction
0:48 - Getting Lost in Research
1:30 - Does Detail Matter?
2:00 - Value of Specifics
3:15 - Building Trust Through Research
3:44 - Research in Memoir & Essays
4:09 - Standing on Giants’ Shoulders
4:40 - 7 Focused Research Tips
5:05 - Bracket Placeholders
5:23 - Tackling Online Distractions
5:45 - Parking Lot Document
6:00 - Staying Relevant
6:23 - Research Timers
6:48 - Organizing Research
7:16 - Research as Conversation
7:45 - Back to Writing
To read and check out all info, head to annkroeker.com/rabbithole

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