Book Quote by Jonathan Kellerman
“Time spent researching varies from book to book. Some novels require months, even years of research, others very little. I try to do most of my research before I begin but inevitably questions emerge during the writing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writer’s Digest, 2018
Research depth varies by project; pre‑writing research is ideal, but new questions arise during drafting.
In simple terms: Research needs differ; questions emerge while writing.
Key Takeaway
Plan research, stay flexible.
Themes
research
writing process
planning
Mood
practical
strategic
Type
advice
process
When to use this quote
- academic projects
- fiction
- journalism
Key Concepts
creative nonfiction
novel writing
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance research and writing?
- When to pause writing for research?
A Different Perspective
Time constraints limit research.
