I'm not good at it. Research isn't my strength. Here's the thing: when an idea strikes, my mind immediately sets to work creating characters, building a plot arc, configuring an interesting setting.
I also write contemporary realism. Thus far, none of my stories have required much research. My current project has changed this.
But never fear!
One of the things about research that always paralyzes me is how it puts an immediate stopper on All Things Creative. Usually, I cannot write while I research. Many authors deal with this as part of their writing world. With this project, I am lucky enough to keep writing as I research.
The above stack of books tackle: female sexuality, the transgender experience, feminism, and suicide. All these subjects and more (gender, broadly speaking) are themes writ all across my characters, and these books I know will inspire creativity in places I never might have gone on my own.
Also: Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon, which tackles childhood and the Nature Vs Nurture Debate.
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