With Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach, you'll gain clarity and overcome hurdles to become a better writer, pursue publishing, and reach your writing goals. Ann provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages, keeping most episodes short and focused so writers only need a few minutes to collect ideas, inspiration, resources and recommendations they can apply right away to their work. For additional insight, she incorporates interviews from authors and publishing professionals like Allison Fallon, Ron Friedman, Shawn Smucker, Jennifer Dukes Lee, and Patrice Gopo. Tune in for solutions addressing anything from self-editing and goal-setting solutions to administrative and scheduling challenges. Subscribe for ongoing input for your writing life that's efficient and encouraging. More at annkroeker.com.
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With Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach, you'll gain clarity and overcome hurdles to become a better writer, pursue publishing, and reach your writing goals. Ann provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages, keeping most episodes short and focused so writers only need a few minutes to collect ideas, inspiration, resources and recommendations they can apply right away to their work. For additional insight, she incorporates interviews from authors and publishing professionals like Allison Fallon, Ron Friedman, Shawn Smucker, Jennifer Dukes Lee, and Patrice Gopo. Tune in for solutions addressing anything from self-editing and goal-setting solutions to administrative and scheduling challenges. Subscribe for ongoing input for your writing life that's efficient and encouraging. More at annkroeker.com.
Why Writers Get Lost in Research (And How to Find Your Way Back)
Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
9 minutes 31 seconds
1 month ago
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, 2025In 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 & Introduction0:48 - Getting Lost in Research1:30 - Does Detail Matter?2:00 - Value of Specifics3:15 - Building Trust Through Research3:44 - Research in Memoir & Essays4:09 - Standing on Giants’ Shoulders4:40 - 7 Focused Research Tips5:05 - Bracket Placeholders5:23 - Tackling Online Distractions5:45 - Parking Lot Document6:00 - Staying Relevant6:23 - Research Timers6:48 - Organizing Research7:16 - Research as Conversation7:45 - Back to WritingTo read and check out all info, head to annkroeker.com/rabbithole
Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach
With Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach, you'll gain clarity and overcome hurdles to become a better writer, pursue publishing, and reach your writing goals. Ann provides practical tips and motivation for writers at all stages, keeping most episodes short and focused so writers only need a few minutes to collect ideas, inspiration, resources and recommendations they can apply right away to their work. For additional insight, she incorporates interviews from authors and publishing professionals like Allison Fallon, Ron Friedman, Shawn Smucker, Jennifer Dukes Lee, and Patrice Gopo. Tune in for solutions addressing anything from self-editing and goal-setting solutions to administrative and scheduling challenges. Subscribe for ongoing input for your writing life that's efficient and encouraging. More at annkroeker.com.
