Stacy Schiff
Usually I am in the archives for about 3 years before I begin to write. Other authors seem able to research and write simultaneously; I can't seem to see the shape of a book until the bulk of the archival work is done. And I never seem to finish with the archives; once I've begun writing there's always something I want to read again, or want to research more fully. Or at least I convince myself that there is: Research is thrilling. Writing is hard.
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Carolyn
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Stacy Schiff:
Not really a question? But I just want to say that I have very much enjoyed your books. You a a wonderful conversational style and have the ability to bring an historical figure and time to life. And you do great research to ensure accuracy OK. I had to include a question mark or it wouldn't take it. Silly, huh?
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