At the beginning of the project, I wasn't certain that I…
“At the beginning of the project, I wasn't certain that I could come up with an engaging storyline and cast of characters in this world, so I had a strong bias toward actually writing, and worrying about research later. In other words, I was afraid that I'd devote a year or two of my life to grinding through Kant and Husserl, then discover that there simply was no novel to be written here.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Balancing narrative creation with research can cause fear of wasted effort; prioritizing writing can guide research later.
In simple terms: Worry about research delaying writing.
Key Takeaway
Write first, research as needed.
Themes
writing
research
creative process
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
strategic
practical
When to use this quote
- novel planning
- screenwriting
- academic projects
Key Concepts
narrative development
philosophical grounding
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when to research?
- What strategies keep writing momentum?
A Different Perspective
Research may reveal fundamental flaws.