it's the research.
especially when you're writing about something you already know, cold.
what a delight to ever learn more.
as you go.
on the fly, even.
life is grand.
...
except when it isn't.
which, if you play the shitty cards you were dealt correctly, will be
rare.
-$Zero...
the best thing about being a writer -- part XI
http://groups.google.com/group/misc.writing/msg/94036e7de563587f