Why Writers Get Lost in Research (And How to Find Your Way Back)

Why Writers Get Lost in Research (And How to Find Your Way Back)Release Date: October 8, 2025 In this episode, Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach tackles the common "research rabbit hole" problem that plagues nonfiction writers. Learn how to balance thorough research with productive writing, using Isaac Newton's famous quote about "standing on ye sholders of giants" as inspiration for leveraging others' knowledge without getting lost in endless sources. In This Episode You'll Discover: Why the research rabbit hole is a distraction for nonfiction writers Noticing when you're researching versus procrastinating Practical strategies to ensure you stay focused on the research The importance of research for credibility and specificity in nonfiction ⌚️Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome & Introduction 0:48 - Getting Lost in Research 1:30 - Does Detail Matter? 2:00 - Value of Specifics 3:15 - Building Trust Through Research 3:44 - Research in Memoir & Essays 4:09 - Standing on Giants’ Shoulders 4:40 - 7 Focused Research Tips 5:05 - Bracket Placeholders 5:23 - Tackling Online Distractions 5:45 - Parking Lot Document 6:00 - Staying Relevant 6:23 - Research Timers 6:48 - Organizing Research 7:16 - Research as Conversation 7:45 - Back to Writing To read and check out all info, head to annkroeker.com/rabbithole

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This episode was published on Oct 8, 2025.

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