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Doing Research

On Writing and Research—for Books and Screenplays

Author and screenwriter John Sayles discusses the interplay between writing and research for both books and screenplays.

How Heirlooms and Artifacts Can Help You Tell Your Story Isobella Jade

Researching and Writing a Family History Linda Ambrus Broenniman

Joy in the Victorian Era: Revisiting Black Characters in History and Historical Fiction Veronica Chambers

On History, Historical Fiction, and Historical Fantasy Minsoo Kang

Handcuffed and Stun-Gunned: How Far Would You Go for Writing Research?April Henry

Researching Your Fiction Like a Reporter Christopher Stollar

Truths & Categories: How to Research and Represent Truth in Fiction J. Lee

12 Dos and Don’ts of Research Travel for Writing Aimie K. Runyan

Tips on Researching a Book Inspired by Lesser-Known Moments in History Wendy Holden

5 Things Writers Should Know About “Vikings” and Norse Mythology Genevieve Gornichec

5 Tips on Writing Time Travel That Works Nancy McCabe

Isabella Maldonado: On the Importance of Improving Your Skills as a Writer Robert Lee Brewer

5 Tips for Writing an Ahistorical Novel Tirzah Price

Why I Write: How a Trip to the San Diego Zoo Launched a Writing Career to Change the World Daniel Kim

Arrr Is for Research: Adventures in Writing a Pirate Novel Rita Chang-Eppig

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