Researching Your idea

Google is a big help in conducting biography research but you may still need to dig for interesting details, according to David Margolick, author of "Elizabeth and...

What makes a story great? Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the Chicago Cultural Center, tells the story of how Chicago became known as the Windy City. Is it really...

What makes a story great? Tim Samuelson, Cultural Historian for the Chicago Cultural Center, tells the story of how Chicago became known as the Windy City. Is it really...

Writing almost any book—even if it’s fiction—is going to require some research. When it comes to effective novel research methods, author Bob Martin shares his thoughts...

Writing almost any book—even if it’s fiction—is going to require some research. Research doesn’t just mean looking things up in books. There are a number of different...