The Information Professional How to Organize Your Research Chronologically - Uncommonplace Book Would you like a fast and easy way to organize your research chronologically? In response to a reader’s request, I will show you how you can use DEVONthink to organize your research chronologically. In this post, you will learn how you can use title formatting and smart groups to view your research in chronological order. DEVONthink DEVONthink is a Mac-only program that manages information. You can use DEVONthink to archive many different file types including: e-mails, PDFs, MS Office documents, PowerPoint slides, iWork files, and websites. DEVONthink uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to search all of the information you put into it, which makes it both a great digital filing cabinet and database. DEVONthink excels as a large database because of its search capabilities. Unlike Evernote, DEVONthink stores all of the information you put into it on your hard drive. A feature-rich program, DEVONthink has many capabilities that make storing and sorting through your research a breeze. 1. 2.
60 Awesome Search Engines for Serious Writers June 20th, 2010 Finding the information you need as a writer shouldn’t be a chore. Luckily, there are plenty of search engines out there that are designed to help you at any stage of the process, from coming up with great ideas to finding a publisher to get your work into print. Both writers still in college and those on their way to professional success will appreciate this list of useful search applications that are great from making writing a little easier and more efficient. Professional Find other writers, publishers and ways to market your work through these searchable databases and search engines. Writing These helpful tools will help you along in the writing process. Research Try out these tools to get your writing research done in a snap. Google Scholar: With this specialized search engine from Google, you’ll only get reliable, academic results for your searches.WorldCat: If you need a book from the library, try out this tool. Reference Need to look up a quote or a fact? Niche Writers
Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman Arrested: Mexico's Sinaloa Drug Chief Taken Alive MEXICO CITY (AP) — The head of Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel was captured overnight by U.S. and Mexican authorities at a hotel in Mazatlan, Mexico, the Associated Press has learned. A senior U.S. law enforcement official said Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was taken alive overnight in the beach resort town. The official was not authorized to discuss the arrest and spoke on condition of anonymity. Guzman, 56, was found with an unidentified woman. Guzman faces multiple federal drug trafficking indictments in the U.S. and is on the DEA's most-wanted list. Known as a legendary outlaw and the world's most powerful and elusive drug lord, Guzman had been pursued for several weeks. The son of Sinaloa's co-leader and Guzman's partner, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was arrested in November after entering Arizona, where he had an appointment with U.S. immigration authorities to arrange legal status for his wife. Guzman's capture ended a long and storied manhunt.
102 Resources for Fiction Writing « Here to Create UPDATE 1/10: Dead links removed, new links added, as well as Revision and Tools and Software sections. Are you still stuck for ideas for National Novel Writing Month? Or are you working on a novel at a more leisurely pace? Here are 102 resources on Character, Point of View, Dialogue, Plot, Conflict, Structure, Outlining, Setting, and World Building, plus some links to generate Ideas and Inspiration. 10 Days of Character Building Name Generators Name Playground The Universal Mary Sue Litmus Test Priming the idea pump (A character checklist shamlessly lifted from acting) How to Create a Character Seven Common Character Types Handling a Cast of Thousands – Part I: Getting to Know Your Characters It’s Not What They Say . . . Establishing the Right Point of View: How to Avoid “Stepping Out of Character” How to Start Writing in the Third Person Web Resources for Developing Characters What are the Sixteen Master Archetypes? Building Fictional Characters Fiction Writer’s Character Chart Speaking of Dialogue
First They Attacked A Mall, Then They Repelled SEAL Team Six: The Rise of Al Qaeda 2.0 Victorian Era Names, A Writer's Guide circa 1840's-1890's Being a compilation drawn from old census and vital statistic records. A large part of creating a good set of characters in fiction writing is giving your imaginary populace good names. The right name resonates on the tongue and lingers in the mind, as just the right "fit" for who that heroic - or despicable - person was. The same holds true for writing stories set in the 1800's. Nor was it unusual for parents to look closer to home, borrowing from close friends or people they admired. In a few places on this list, I have enumerated certain first and middle names together, (such as Sarah Ann,) because I find them joined thus so many times on old public records, that it is apparent those name-pairings enjoyed great popularity. Special thanks to Christine/Sevenstars, for her comments and assistance with this collection. Compiled by G. Old West Slang Writer's Guide ~ Colorful sayings for colorful characters, and links for research and study of the Old West.
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8 Tips to Nail Your Online Research via @writerspotlight Whether you are a blogger, technical writer, copywriter, journalist or anyone in-between, learning how to use the Internet for research is critical to your success. Online research gives credence to your writing. It proves to your readers that you are not just making stuff up in your writing. But, how do you use the Internet effectively for research? Online research is not mere Googling or casual Web browsing. 1. There are two basic types of research you can do: Soft research and hard research. For example, if you want opinion pieces on some current event on the news, you can head straight to newspapers like the New York Times to find what you want. 2. Think about the topic you are researching and come up with different ways of expressing the same idea in less than four or five words. 3. Enter your primary keywords in Google, enclose them in quotation marks and then hit search. 4. 5. Google may be your favorite search engine, but it is not the only search engine out there. 6. 7. 8.
Reference, Facts, News - Free and Family-friendly Resources - Refdesk.com 50 of the Best Websites for Writers There are tons of reference sites on the web that can help you find a job or write a poem, essay or story. Here is a list of the best 50 websites for writers. Reference Websites Merriam-Webster Online - Merriam Webster is the perfect place to look up words and find information. General Writing Websites Writer's Digest - Probably one of the best all-around websites for writers, Writer's Digest offers information on writing better and getting published. Fiction Writing Websites About.com - About.com publishes a Guide to Fiction Writing with general information about fiction writing and a number of community forums for both current and aspiring writers. Nonfiction Writing Websites Bella Online - This site offers a large collection of resources for nonfiction writers. Websites for Freelance Writers and Authors Media Bistro - This site is a good place to find freelance jobs online.