Research is especially important to the novel I'm planning on writing after I finish my current WiP. Yeah, I've been over to Japan (where I'm planning to have the novel take place), but I don't call myself an expert. I know it's going to take a lot of reading and even asking people who live there about the culture and family aspects of the country (and I guess even another trip over there if I must).
What sort of research do you do? How do you do your research? Do you think research is necessary?
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Absolutely! I researched details on actual fighter jets, including talking to pilots, before I wrote my first book. I may be writing about space fighters, but the principles are the same.
Research is crucial!
I'm a history grad student, so my life often revolves around research. I'm currently working on a WIP about Valkyries and Valhalla and even though it's fictional it requires a LOT of research about the myths.
It's good of you to sacrifice to go back to Japan. Glad you're willing to suffer for your art. :)
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