Category Archives: Research

Killer Stories: Pick Your Poison

If you’re a crime writer, a mystery novelist, or you just need to bump off a character without violence or bloodshed, using poison might be your cup of tea…or maybe in their cup of tea. Sometimes writers think it’s easy … Continue reading

Posted in Research, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Killer Stories: Pick Your Poison

Better Safe Than Sued: Lyric Legalities

One of the most common issues we advise our clients about is the legality of using lyrics in their writing. Lyrics are extremely tempting to use in books because they set a tone, express a feeling, create atmosphere and convey … Continue reading

Posted in Legal Issues, Research, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Better Safe Than Sued: Lyric Legalities

Dissecting The Fine Print: Premade Book Covers

There’s no question that authors can save a lot of money by buying premade book covers for their books rather than hiring a designer to custom-make a cover. But there’s a lot of “fine print” – that annoying agreement that … Continue reading

Posted in Research, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Dissecting The Fine Print: Premade Book Covers

Authentic Writing: Writers’ Resources For US Military References

Writers, do you believe your readers won’t notice misinformation in your fiction? Think there are no fact checkers out there? You’d be wrong. Your writing is read by people with all types of backgrounds and experiences – both personal and … Continue reading

Posted in Research, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Authentic Writing: Writers’ Resources For US Military References

Quick Research Hack: Tips for Fiction and Nonfiction Writers

Most of the time when we do an online search on any topic, the result is a listing of thousands of websites, many of which are useless because either the site or content has no clear basis in real facts. … Continue reading

Posted in Research | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Quick Research Hack: Tips for Fiction and Nonfiction Writers