Research Writing

All too often, authors rely on Hollywood stereotypes to describe horses and horsemanship. But those stereotypes can be wrong, and when included in your book can cost you money and sales. This book is designed as a resource for both writers and editors. With this guide, authors will not only get horsemanship descriptions right the first time, but glean information useful in enriching scenes and boosting word count. ​ What's Inside? Diagrams and description of horse anatomy, and why it matters to your writing. Everything you need to know to describe the care and maintenance of a horse ...

Writing a book can be a daunting task, but conducting research to support your writing can be just as challenging. With "Top Ten Steps to Research Like a Pro," you'll learn how to conduct research like a pro, from identifying your research needs to analyzing your findings. This book provides practical tips on how to use reliable sources, develop a research plan, and organize your materials effectively. You'll learn how to take detailed notes, keep track of citations, and analyze your research to identify patterns and themes.

The information you find online can sometimes feel overwhelming. Which online sources can you trust? How do you know which sites include the facts you're looking for? Learn the basics of how to do an effective online search, what to do if you have trouble finding information, and how to tell whether a source is reliable.

How can you find out things you don't know? What is a just-right question? What are sources? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this book about how to find, gather, and present information.

Seven days in Funchal on the Island of Madeira. Journal notes of the settings, locations, and personal stories in diary entries.