Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Mason & Calder present step-by-step advice to guide aspiring authors to a successful publication and focus not only on how to write well but also how to market and sell their work. Highlights include: -Discussion of how to identify an audience for your writing project -Tips for effective research and planning -Sample documents, such as contracts and requests for proposals -Discussion of how to use social media to leverage your publication -Discussion of the benefits and...