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Fact Finding for Fiction Writers-Pump Up your Novel

Apr.29.2012
Fact Finding for Fiction Writers-Pump Up your Novel

“Fact Finding for Fiction Writers: Easy Research Techniques to Pump Up your Novel”
Writing fiction does not relieve a novelist from fact. Inaccurate detail will sink a novel into the chasm of sloppy writing and lazy work habits. Never underestimate your reader. Accurate references such historical data, legal and medical references, are critical examples of professional writers. Learn the skills for fast, accurate and reliable search techniques that boost your book out of the slush pile.

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Jun.18.2013 - 6:06 pm
Waiting 90 Days for Imminent Death
Impossible Odds, The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six By Jessica Buchanan, Erik Landemalm, Anthony FlaccoReleased: June 10,...
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Mar.03.2013 - 12:37 pm
Guns: A Civil Conversation?
Gun Guys: A Road Trip by Dan Baum Reviewed by Geri Spieler | Released: February 28, 2013Publisher: Knopf (336 pages)         “Gun Guys is...
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Jan.27.2013 - 8:05 pm
The Films of Robinson Devor
Robinson Devor is a film director and writer. His video is independent of my book. Devor is creating a feature film about Moore, which is still in production. http://robinsondevor...
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Jan.23.2013 - 7:16 pm
Guest Blog in Where Writers Win: Beyond Google, 25 Fact Finding Sites for Writers
  Our thanks to author and internet research guru Geri Spieler for this informative guest post. Whether researching info for a book or an upcoming blog post, here are some...
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Comments from Geri

Sep.09.2009 - 1:29 pm
In response to: Ten Things I Love About My Agent
My agent is tenacious
Thanks for the great list. I missed seeing this request, so I'll tell you about my agent, Sharlene Martin of Martin...
Jan.29.2009 - 12:45 pm
In response to: Who Will Watch The Government When All The Journalists Are Laid Off?
Free content doesn't pay the bills
Hi Jamie: I agree with you that there is no perfect solution. We have a generation that expects all Internet...
Jan.29.2009 - 12:33 pm
In response to: Who Will Watch The Government When All The Journalists Are Laid Off?
It is scary
Hi Marilyn: Thanks so much for writing. This problem really hits home for me. I was a "reporter" for many...
Aug.28.2008 - 10:29 pm
In response to: A New Rule and A New Generation
Interested in your writing
Hi Hank: I'm very interested in your perspectives and political positions. I applaud your optimism. It is refreshing in...

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Mar.21.2009
Taking Aim at the President: The Remarkable Story of the Woman Who Shot at Gerald Ford
Published by The Brothers Judd-http://brothersjudd.com/
In 1969, Man reached the Moon and the New York Miracle Mets won the World Series. In 1980, the United States Men's Hockey team beat the USSR and proceeded to win the Olympic gold...
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Because I am 60 years old, I remember the assassination attempt well and figured decades ago that I knew enough vital information about the shooting and about Moore herself to move on to other topics. Spieler's book shows the error of my thinking.”
—Steve Weinberg, San Francisco Chronicle

About Geri

Geri Spieler is an award-winning investigative journalist, author and research director. Geri teaches advanced Internet Research Skills and performs research for individuals and organizations looking for research to help them make better decisions.
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Gobal Tolerance, Village Harvest, harvesting produce for the homeless and hungry. American Lung Association, Big Brothers and Big Sisters,