Resources for Writing Your Stories

Writing a good story isn't always a breeze, so here are a few resources to help you get started! Check out the video above for some great pointers on developing a strong narrative, and feel free to explore Spokane Historical for ideas on how to create your story. 

1. Guidelines to Creating Stops: your one-stop-shop document on all the guidelines for creating a Spokane Historical Story
2. Primary Resources Folder: here you will find a comprehensive guide to research resources and digitized copies of regional history materials including a book on Starbuck. 
3. Photographic Resources: as you are researching and writing your story, a good thing to think about is how you can tell your story visually with images. Here are a few resources for images:
1. Washington State Archives, Digital Archives 
2. Local Libraries and University collections. Try searching the digital collections at WSU, EWU, and UW. Or See if any local libraries have photographic collections like the Spokane Public Library's Northwest Room. 
3. Flickr
   Be sure you are looking for a Creative Commons License (once you've typed in your keyword you can narrow your search results). If you don't know what that is, come talk to Dr. Cebula or Anna. Otherwise, make sure you have permission of the owner to use the photograph!
4. Google
   Like Flickr, try narrowing your search using search tools, click usage rights and select non-commercial reuse. You can also follow the link and see if you can contact the owner for these usage rights. 

Good luck you guys!