Research by the hour/project

Priced: by the hour, minimum 1 hour
Projects are accepted at Lacy’s discretion. Please submit a WORKSHEET that will help me determine what your exact needs are and what the estimated hours to complete would be. If your project is accepted, one-half of estimated price is required before I’ll begin the project; the remaining balance must be paid before I will release your Take-Aways. Any travel time and expenses related to in-person interviews are priced separately.

Some writers LOVE research. Some hate it. Which are you?

Do you know where to find the resources you need, including your local library, googlebooks, library book sales, people to interview?

Or do you simply not have time to complete both your writing and in-depth research? Let me help!

Topics I've touched on in my own research: Oklahoma history, Wyoming history, historical law enforcement, women in law enforcement, Regency history, English architecture, cowgirls, street children in 1890s & 1900s, expansion of railroad across the West, pirates in 1820s, deafness in England in 1820s.

TYPES OF PROJECTS

• Basic research – verify facts, occupations, household items, words, timelines, weather patterns, etc. for your time & place. WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE: A summary of findings, plus sources used/identified.

• Setting – make your setting richer with details from flowers & plants, historical buildings and landmarks, ethnic and economic facts, regional food & drinks, census facts, myths & regional legends. WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE: A summary of findings, plus sources used.

• Market research – helps you prepare your proposal. WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE: I'll provide 5-7 titles, including: author, ISBN and short synopsis of published books comparable to your work.

• Deep research – I will provide information related to the subject of your choice and go as deep as you want with the research. WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE: A summary of findings, plus sources used.

HOW TO GET STARTED

Fill out at WORKSHEET and email it to lacy@novelinspirations.com. I'll work up a price quote and get back to you within 48 hours.