How Much Should I Research My Topic? - video

Agent Jamie Brenner, who is also an author, describes how she conducted research for her own novel. For her book, she did quite a bit of research on burlesque. While there were many historical books available on the subject, she found herself reveling in the hands-on nature of the research that she was able to do. What better way to research burlesque than to talk with performers and hang out backstage at shows? However, Brenner also warns us of the pitfalls of relying on your research. “You...