When I do research, I have done - 90 percent of my time is…
“When I do research, I have done - 90 percent of my time is the research, the other ten percent is the writing. So I don't have to face a blank piece of paper. I can look at this as a quote that I have from somewhere.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Research should dominate the early phase of a project, leaving a small portion for writing, which reduces the intimidation of a blank page.
In simple terms: Do most of the work in research, then write.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize research to ease writing.
Themes
productivity
research methodology
writing strategy
Mood
practical
motivational
strategic
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- report drafting
- grant proposals
Key Concepts
time management
focus
workflow optimization
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance research and writing?
- What techniques help avoid writer’s block?
A Different Perspective
If research is insufficient, writing suffers.