Research for Creative Writing

This page has information and resources related to conducting research for creative writing.

Research for Creative Writing

Poetry:

• See Jehanne Dubrow’s essay “The Resonator” in Exhibitions: Essays on Art and Atrocity

• #PoemResearch: Notes on Researching as a Poet by Hai-Dang Phan

• Making dragons out of maps: How to use research in poetry by Samira Asma-Sadeque - overview of a prompt detailing her process of using a metaphor or single line to inspire research which in turn inspires poetry writing

Fiction:

• On the Fine Art of Researching For Fiction

• Research for Fiction Writers: A Complete Guide

• How to do Research for a Novel

• How to Research a Novel: Tips for Fiction Writing Research - 2024 - MasterClass

• How To Organize Research for a Novel: 2024 Step-By-Step Guide

• How To Research Your Novel ... And When To Stop

• How To Research For A Novel - An Effective Guide

Creative Nonfiction:

• Research and Personal Writing

• The Importance of Research for Creative Writing