If you’re like many first-time nonfiction writers, you’ve probably wondered, “How do I research for my book?” I get this question a lot, and there are plenty of tips I can share. But before I dive into it, I’m going to throw you a curveball: Don’t assume you have to do...
I recently picked up anonfiction book, which I don’t read many of, and almost put it right back down. But the description intrigued me. It got me to read the first couple pages, standing right there in the store. Then it got me to buy the book. A book description is one of the...
Without this understanding, you're essentially shouting into the void, pouring your effort into a book that no one is looking to read. But where do you start? Well… Fiction or Nonfiction By now you probably have a good idea of what you specifically want to write, but even if that’s ...
Watson like "The Speckled Band" and "A Scandal in Bohemia". 5. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy (narrated by Edoardo Ballerini) Buy on Amazon Add to library One of the most recognizable literary epics might be a long read, so why not take the audiobook for a spin? Settle in for Tolstoy...
In this guide we concisely explain how to write an academic research paper step by step. We’ll cover areas like how to start a research paper, how to write a research paper outline, how to use citations and evidence, and how to write a conclusion for a research paper. But before we...
However, the bad news is that humans are seemingly born to be lazy in order to save energy, according to Professor Christoper Hsee, a behavioral scientist at Chicago University.In a study, 98 students were asked to complete two surveys. After they had completed the first, they were made ...
For tricky parts, I sometimes read a passage aloud. I work on other parts of the book, or other projects, to give myself a little rest from it. Time gives perspective. I sometimes take a highlighter and mark key elements: scientific research, real-life examples, humor, illustrations from...
If you'd like to read a short introduction to the school of thought that gave rise to close reading, this is the place to go. Poetry Foundation's entry on New Criticism is concise and accessible. "New Criticism" (Washington State Univ.) ...
“I hope you’re not reading these books word-for-word like they’re fiction books,” he told me. I told him I was. He looked around the room and the other students sheepishly nodded alongside me. So he pulled a number of us together and taught us how to read nonfiction. ...
If persuading your child to read feels like pulling teeth, here are some strategies that could encourage them to pick up a book – or some other form of reading material – and maybe even enjoy it. Introduce a Breadth of Reading Materials ...