Comments on: Did They Have Birds in the Fourth Century? http://pcwrede.com/blog/did-they-have-birds-in-the-fourth-century/ Wed, 8 Feb 2012 03:09:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome http://pcwrede.com/blog/did-they-have-birds-in-the-fourth-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1507 Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:40:47 +0000 http://pcwrede.com/blog/?p=267#comment-1507 Unlike Ellen, I'm still someone who hates research. When I did papers in University, I'd do just enough research to give me an idea of what to write about then I'd write the paper and go back and do more research to back up my opinions. I find I do the same with my writing. For example, the novel that's cooling its heels after the first draft has a lot of boats in it, so I know I'll have to do research, but I'll wait until I've finished the second draft then go back and make sure I have all my boating references correct. Unlike Ellen, I’m still someone who hates research. When I did papers in University, I’d do just enough research to give me an idea of what to write about then I’d write the paper and go back and do more research to back up my opinions.

I find I do the same with my writing. For example, the novel that’s cooling its heels after the first draft has a lot of boats in it, so I know I’ll have to do research, but I’ll wait until I’ve finished the second draft then go back and make sure I have all my boating references correct.

]]> By: Elentarien http://pcwrede.com/blog/did-they-have-birds-in-the-fourth-century/comment-page-1/#comment-1499 Elentarien Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:26:04 +0000 http://pcwrede.com/blog/?p=267#comment-1499 I have to laugh. Avoiding research is the reason I *chose* the fantasy genre. "I hate research!" I used to declare, loudly and firmly. Of course, I was around 10 or 11 at that point. Now being older and wiser, I not only enjoy it, but as you say, it often leads to *other* ideas, and interesting tidbits one can use in stories. Personally, I now love to research. . .on small things. Historical events I still dislike, but that IS something I had right about writing fantasy. You might need historical detail, but you don't need to worry about getting the historical events straight or correct. They will be as you say they are, so long as they are presented with sufficiently real details. :) I am also delighted to hear about your 'hoarding' of facts and tidbits but not remembering where they came from. I honestly thought that was just me. If I find something I like I tend to roll it around in my head until it sticks. But if you ask me a few months down the road where I came up with that bit. . .I'd have no idea. Too much water has passed under the bridge and the 'irrelevant' info of 'where' was long ago swept away in exchange for more interesting thoughts. lol "I read it somewhere at some point." is about as close as I can usually get. Hooray for selective memories. I think. :D I have to laugh. Avoiding research is the reason I *chose* the fantasy genre. “I hate research!” I used to declare, loudly and firmly. Of course, I was around 10 or 11 at that point. Now being older and wiser, I not only enjoy it, but as you say, it often leads to *other* ideas, and interesting tidbits one can use in stories. Personally, I now love to research. . .on small things. Historical events I still dislike, but that IS something I had right about writing fantasy. You might need historical detail, but you don’t need to worry about getting the historical events straight or correct. They will be as you say they are, so long as they are presented with sufficiently real details. :)

I am also delighted to hear about your ‘hoarding’ of facts and tidbits but not remembering where they came from. I honestly thought that was just me. If I find something I like I tend to roll it around in my head until it sticks. But if you ask me a few months down the road where I came up with that bit. . .I’d have no idea. Too much water has passed under the bridge and the ‘irrelevant’ info of ‘where’ was long ago swept away in exchange for more interesting thoughts. lol “I read it somewhere at some point.” is about as close as I can usually get. Hooray for selective memories. I think. :D

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