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[...] 7 Deadly Fears Explored: Fear of Research [...]

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 13:27:35 +0000

Hmmm… where fear and writing meet. Some interesting comments here. When I’m working with people with phobias there’s usually the initial fear… then a layer of overwhelm about the fear… and thirdly another layer of fear about the overwhelm. This all loops so fast the phobia sufferer experiences it as one big horrid feeling.

With writing, and the necessary research, a graphical representation (like a mind map) can be really helpful.

By: Jim

Jim — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 14:26:24 +0000

That is what got me started in freelancing: research. I used to research things all day, anyway. Sometimes I would even write them into an article just so I would have a better understanding of them. Now I get paid for it.

By: Harry

Harry — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 15:19:17 +0000

@Carmen: That’s the thing, research always brings me something new. I was the type of kid that when I had a report to do I ended up getting sidetracked by *all* the information in the encyclopedia instead of the topic I had originally started to research.

Brussels sprouts rock! *chuckles*

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Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:54:09 +0000

[...] 7 Deadly Fears Explored: Fear of Research [...]

By: Carmen

Carmen — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:47:34 +0000

As a newspaper reporter I’ve learned just how paramount research is. Countless times you are tapped to cover an area or story that you don’t have any background in – it is an inherent aspect of the field. So, prior to even making the first interview, you hit “the books” so you can know what to ask, where to look. I find research to be a major perk of my job. And, if anything, have to temper my innate curiousity so I don’t get too wrapped up in the exploring.
It is the classic “glass full/half empty” scenerio. How you approach ANY aspect of ANY job/task will determine, in large part, how you perform it. With very few exceptions, my research has led me to other articles (sometimes vastly more interesting) or to more in-depth coverage of the one at hand. My diligence in research (and other supposedly less glamorous aspects of writing) has made me a better writer.
Just like eating your brussels sprouts, research might seem a tad tasteless; in the end though, it is always good for you.
In case your wondering… I like brussels sprouts, too!

By: James

James — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:59:25 +0000

@ Jurgen – I think people treat their work and the publishing of any writing as an emotional relationship with the publisher and editor. It isn’t. It is business. Therein lies the problem, because few people can detach themselves emotionally from work close to their heart that they’ve poured so much of themselves into.

@ Naomi – We love spammers like you.

@ Spammers – Don’t fill up my Askimet. Go play somewhere else.

By: Harry

Harry — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:25:00 +0000

PS Naomi: sorry, almost forgot you. It’s too early here to be witty, so I’ll leave you to your coffee with a “thanks for the compliment”.

By: Harry

Harry — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:21:18 +0000

@Opal: I used to get the old “Go look it up in the dictionary” too. I love the fact that all the world’s information is literally at my fingertips now.

@Jurgen: What a pleasant surprise, thanks! I’m still reading your book and using that information as James and I continue to refine our own manuscript. You know, great minds must think alike because that very same thought struck me the other day. I typeset books for clients, I know what’s involved in the process of publishing. Between my graphics skills and James’ editorial skills, there’s no reason why we have to go door to door searching for a publisher. A nice, fat contract would be nice, but it’s not a necessity. Anyone can publish a book.

The downside to that is, anyone can publish a book. “Because you can” doesn’t mean “you should”.

Anyway, here’s one writer who’s grasped that concept and I’m not feeling so little anymore – especially with authors like you stopping by to read and comment!

By: Naomi Dunford

Naomi Dunford — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:57:12 +0000

Underslept and exhausted and have nothing intelligent to say. Therefore will say “nice article!” like a big, fat spammer and go about my business of finding some coffee.

Nice article.