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Sweetwater Station Research Resource Helpful Links to Research  and Writing   1860-1870 General History:  Statistics for the decade, as well as a general timeline of events.  This is perfect for casual research -- when you don't need to know the details of a Civil War battle, for example, but you just need enough info so you don't plant your riders in the middle of one!  Index of Civil War Information:  For the more detailed researcher, this index lists over 7000 links to virtually every aspect of the Civil War.  You are sure to find the information you're looking for by starting here.  Inventors Museum:  A seach index, as well as inventions throughout the ages separated into easily searchable categories, such as "Medical", "Fun and Games", "War", etc.  This site is extremely helpful in ensuring that your fanfic is as accurate as possible.  Romance Central:  Not just for romance writers, The Writers Workshop at this page is chock full of advice and tips for writers of any genre.  Sections include "Elements of a Novel", "Characters", "Plotting", "Research", "Critiquing" and more.  Check it out. The Falcon's Pen - A Writer's Resource:  Links to the best writing sites, genre publishers, and guidelines, as well as articles by published authors with advice on their particular genre.  Well worth a look!              .

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