Some quick tips from a science writer explain the importance of reasearch. (You may have to scroll down to find it on the link.)

Carl Zimmer on writing: “Don’t mak e a ship in a bottle” — Medium

https://medium.com/

One of my first newspaper editors used to tell me, “I’d have written shorter, but I didn’t have time.” Writing short, choosing the words that convey the most information in the least space, is a skill worth practicing.

http://www.whichenglish.com/Book-Reviews/review_Peter-Clark-write-short.html

Having just finished “Malala,” I guess I’ve been thinking about character development in my fiction. Reading biography is a way to see how some authors share the characters and experiences of real people. Here are a few suggestions.

8 Biographies Everyone Should Read | RELEVANT Magazine
http://www.relevantmagazine.com/culture/books/8-biographies-everyone-should-read

Unclutter your mind and write.

Getting big projects done: best practices from successful writers | Unclutterer

http://unclutterer.com/2014/01/21/getting-big-projects-done-best-practices-from-successful-writers/