Writing, Research, and Editing Since 2008
It is vital, when writing, to document any material you used during the research phase. Developing a system for taking and making notes is key. Being able to report quotations and paraphrases accurately depends upon careful research note-taking methods. Here are classic paper-based note-taking methods that work well for any research project. Note: This post… Continue reading Research Note-Taking Methods Part 1: Taking Notes on Paper
An annotated bibliography can be an enormously helpful tool when performing research for a major project. During the preliminary research phase, it can be helpful to create an annotated bibliography so you can see where you are going with your research and so others can follow as well. Endnote, Zotero, and other bibliography programs can… Continue reading How to Create an Annotated Bibliography
Today's Fiction Friday Writing Challenge was: Write your challenge submission as a letter from your character to someone he or she hasn’t spoken to in more than ten years. You can find this challenge along with others on the September 1st post listing the Fiction Friday Challenges for this month. Here are the Fiction Friday… Continue reading Fiction Friday Writing Challenge 2: Letter to an Absent Friend
Are you having difficulty finding writing ideas for your writing? You're not alone. One of the biggest stumbling blocks to getting started on any writing project is not knowing where to start. Generally, that begins with coming up with an idea you're excited about. One of the most difficult things to do when working on… Continue reading 12 Tips to Help You Find Ideas for Your Writing
An important step in beginning research is to survey the materials available. By formulating a preliminary bibliography before beginning work on a research project, you can help kick-start your project. You can use OneNote, Word, Evernote, Google Docs, or any other word-processing tool to store your working bibliography as you compile the reference materials for… Continue reading How to Write a Preliminary Bibliography
As promised here are the prompts for the next four writing prompts for Fiction Friday challenges! If you're looking for ideas for what to write about, why not join in the fun? Each month, I'll post a list of prompts for each week of the month. Each Friday, we'll share what we wrote. This should… Continue reading Fiction Friday Challenge Writing Prompts 2-5