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Citations while writing a summary
I recommend that you pick up a copy of the APA Publication Manual from your university library and read the section on citations. That will answer all your questions and it provides a lot of ...
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What types of resources and primary sources are helpful for getting into historical character?
All material written in the historical period and in the region you are writing about is probably the best source of the "voices" of that era. That is, of course, if you know the language (...
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I want to write a spy story but severely lack knowledge. What and where should I research?
First identify the proper search terms. This can be:
terms for spies and the organizations they work for: intelligence agency, secret service etc.; use a dictionary, thesaurus or encyclopedia (like ...
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I want to write a spy story but severely lack knowledge. What and where should I research?
Once you’ve settled on the era your story is set in, then search for short stories and novels set in that timeframe.
For instance, if you’re story is set in contemporary times then reading Slow Horses ...
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Is there an expression that depicts how people tend to spill their secrets during late night conversation?
There is no word or standing phrase for that. But you can describe it as you did:
Late at night, secrets emerge, revealing the real person. A certain energy comes out at night.
That's perfectly fine....
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