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Historical The Family: The Beautiful, Unmatchable Primary Source for Historical Fiction

Author Sharon Cameron shares her experiences for talking with the family of historical fiction characters, including tips for other authors.

Historical Writing Dual-Timeline Stories That Readers Love Stefanie Koens

Interviews Bo Wang: On Real History Inspiring Modern Fiction Moriah Richard

Interviews Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer Moriah Richard

Historical The Way We Were Jeff Somers

Historical Susan Wiggs: On Learning Life Lessons From Fictional Characters Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Serena Burdick: Be Flexible With Your Work Robert Lee Brewer

From the Magazine The WD Interview: Vanessa Riley Moriah Richard

Write Better Fiction Poppy Kuroki: One Hundred Words a Day Is Better Than None Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Mimi Matthews: On Writing a Series for Horse Girls and Rule Breakers Robert Lee Brewer

Be Inspired Indie Author Spotlight: Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer Amy Jones

Be Inspired Oliver Clements: You Can Always Use Fewer Words Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Rebecca J. Sanford: Stay True to Yourself and Your Story Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Angélica Lopes: On the Importance of Research in Historical Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Nathan Gower: On the Mystery of the Writing Process Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Finding Inspiration for a Novel Series in History Class J. Boyce Gleason

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