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Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Writing & editing guides
Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the
process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Mason
& Calder present step-by-step advice to guide aspiring authors
to a successful publication and focus not only on how to write well
but also how to market and sell their work. Highlights include:
.Discussion of how to identify an audience for your writing project
.Tips for effective research and planning .Sample documents, such
as contracts and requests for proposals .Discussion of how to use
social media to leverage your publication .Discussion of the
benefits and drawbacks to self-publishing .An essay by Gregory
Britton, the editorial director of John Hopkins University Press,
about financial pitfalls in publishing This guide is useful for
first-time authors who need help with this sometimes daunting
process, or for previously published historians who need a quick
reference or timely tip."
A Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant
provides F-Series grant applicants and mentors with insider
knowledge on the process by which these grants are reviewed, the
biases that contribute to the reviews, the extent of information
required in an NRSA training grant, a deeper understanding of the
exact purpose of each section of the application, and key
suggestions and recommendations on how to best construct each and
every section of the application.
A Practical Guide to Writing a Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Grant is
a solid resource for trainees and their mentors to use as a guide
when constructing F30, F31, and F32 grant applications.
Covers F30, F31, and F32 grant applicationsDetailed overview of the
review process Key suggestions on how to best construct each
section of the applicationIncludes a checklist of required items
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Students like little books. They want affordable course materials.
They need to read and write and do research. And now they need more
help than ever before listening, engaging respectfully with others,
and distinguishing between facts and fiction. We've got the book
for all that. It's called Let's Talk, and it's by Andrea Lunsford.
For Writers from All Walks of Life
There's no need to fear the big, bad world of writing with "The
Little Red Writing Book" in hand. Brimming with clever advice, this
book offers writers, students, and business professionals a concise
guide to penning strong and effective work for all occasions.
"The Little Red Writing Book" is designed for visual appeal and
ease of use. Elegant yet practical, it will be an intriguing,
inviting reference you'll turn to again and again. Author Brandon
Royal offers concise explanations and nonintimidating instruction
based on the four pillars of sound writing: structure, style,
readability, and grammar. His discussion centers on 20 immutable
writing principles as well as 30 commonly encountered rules of
grammar. A wealth of examples, charts, and engaging exercises make
"The Little Red Writing Book" an invaluable guide for anyone who
wants to master those skills that will make a good writer even
better.
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