Back to searching the web today for news that doesn't make the news. After being away for a few weeks, I found some really interesting articles to pass along.
The Historian's Point of View: The Experiences of the Past, Seen through Current Events On this site, I'll be gathering articles about the craft of history -- new discoveries, new methods, new controversies. Today's article is about history in the making -- a new roadway that even a wildlife organization can love. Find it at http://www.scoop.it/t/the-historian-s-point-of-view The Writing Game: A Collection of Advice and Clever Tips for Writers of all Genres Every writer has a set of tricks to help navigate through thorny spots in the writing process. Maybe some of them will help you, too. One problem we all face is the avid fan or family member who wants to know more about what you are writing than you know yourself. Find it at: http://www.scoop.it/t/the-writing-game Self-Publisher: How To Be Your Own Publisher without Going Bankrupt Current views and helpful tips from authors who have switched to self-publishing. One of our hardest jobs is learning how to be a successful marketer. Here's a quick and dirty way to make the end of your e-book do the marketing work for you. Find it at: http://www.scoop.it/t/self-publisher The Civil War in South Carolina As I once again plunge into the history of the Civil War in South Carolina, I notice more and more internet articles that touch on my research. Some of them inform my next book, "Damed Yankee" while others remind me of incidents in "Beyond All Price," "Left by the Side of the Road," and "The Road to Frogmore." I'm collecting them here for my own information and to fill my readers in on stories about Civil War history they may not have heard in school. Today's article explores the question of what happened when black Union soldiers fell prisoner to the confederate army. They example used is a group featured in my "The Road to Frogmore." Find it at http://www.scoop.it/t/civil-war-in-south-carolina |
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