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Historical fiction

The WD Interview: Laurie Halse Anderson

The National Book Award finalist explains how to know when a story has legs and why research was a critical part of the writing process for her newest middle-grade novel.

Nell Stevens: Everything About This Book Has Felt Surprising Robert Lee Brewer

Going Back in Time to Write a Middle-Grade Novel Donna Galanti

Kelli Estes: On Motherhood and the Concept of Time Robert Lee Brewer

Jeffrey Konvitz: Believe in Your Creativity Robert Lee Brewer

Can We Empathize With People From the Past?Maren Chase

Alison Weir: On the Personal Lives of Historical Figures Robert Lee Brewer

The Big Dilemma for Historical Novelists—How Far Can You Stretch the Facts?Martha Jean Johnson

Martha Hall Kelly: On Personal History Inspiring Historical Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

5 Tips for Writing a Historical Romance Mimi Matthews

Martha Bátiz: Don’t Forget To Have Fun Robert Lee Brewer

The Specificity of Details: Creating a Fully Realized Character in a Work of Historical Fiction Danielle Teller

Historical Fiction Is Speculative Fiction Valerie Nieman

A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Second World War Novel Susanna Bavin

Paulette Kennedy: Give Yourself Grace Robert Lee Brewer

The Personal Is Historical: Women’s Character Arcs in Context Jessica Levine

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