Articles Quote by Megan McCafferty
“I have a very long pre-writing process where I'm jotting down ideas in a notebook and ripping out relevant newspaper articles - a long fact-finding mission.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2010
A thorough pre‑writing phase involves gathering ideas and research before drafting.
In simple terms: Gather ideas and research before writing.
Key Takeaway
Invest time in research before drafting.
Themes
creativity
process
research
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
creative
process
When to use this quote
- novel writing
- academic paper
- marketing copy
- screenplay development
Key Concepts
idea generation
information gathering
Questions to Reflect On
- What sources spark your best ideas?
- How do you know when research is sufficient?
A Different Perspective
Extensive research can delay the writing start and cause over‑analysis.
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