Stephen Foster was America's first professional songwriter, and his songs helped to frame mid-19th century culture. The post Stephen Foster: How Song Opened a Door on History appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Public backs $500M Mastic Beach redevelopment plan with 630 homes, retail, and community space at Brookhaven Town Hall hearing.| Long Island Business News
The Fireside Poets were the best-selling authors of the 19th century. What happened to them and their reputation? The post What Happened to the Fireside Poets? appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Not all Civil War teaching resources are created equal. Both primary and secondary sources enabled me to write a Civil War novel, and they can help you to teach it. Here are the best resources you'll want when planning & teaching! The post 10 Great Resources for Teaching the Civil War appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
To write the historical novel "Brookhaven," I had to relearn the subject I thought I knew all about — the history of the Civil War. The post Relearning Civil War History to Write a Novel appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
Writing a historical novel like 'Brookhaven' for the first time can be a challenge. Here are seven tips learned the hard way. The post 7 Tips for the Novice Historical Novel Writer — Learned the Hard Way appeared first on Tweetspeak Poetry.| Tweetspeak Poetry
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