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Public Domain: The most common question I am asked is how to find & use public domain works. I have created this list for authors to help you answer that question.

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Character Development: One aspect of character development challenge is researching occupations. This list is to help you learn about careers & how to use a character's job to enhance a storyline.

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Crime Fiction: Crime fiction can be challenging with getting the information correct for a believable storyline. I made this list to help with your research on procedures, criminal terminology, and more.

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Avoiding Plagiarism: The second most common question authors ask is how to avoid plagiarism. Here is a checklist to help.

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