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Historical The Research and Writing Process for My Historical Novel

Author Mary Ruth Barnes shares the research and writing process she used for her historical novel inspired by her great-grandmother’s story.

Mary Ruth Barnes

Historical How to Turn Your Family Folklore Into Historical Fiction Melora Fern

Resources Expert Advice on Writing Historical Fiction The Editors of Writer's Digest

Historical The Retelling of True Historical Events in Fiction Imogen Matthews

Business of Writing Writing What Wants to Be Written Angela Shupe

Literary Tamar Shapiro: Writing Has Become My Daily Joy Robert Lee Brewer

Historical A. Rushby: On Writing for the Love of the Story Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Simon Tolkien: On Expanding an Idea Into Two Novels Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Jerome Charyn: You Will Never Be a Master of Your Craft Robert Lee Brewer

Historical 5 Pros and Cons of Writing Historical vs. Contemporary Fiction Alma Katsu

Historical Kitty Zeldis: On Faith and Friendship in Historical Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller A Conversation With Janelle Brown on Writing and Historical Mystery/Thrillers (Killer Writers)Clay Stafford

Historical Crafting Authentic War Reporting in Historical Fiction Erika Robuck

Literary Jessica Francis Kane: Follow Your Obsessions Robert Lee Brewer

Interviews The WD Interview: Laurie Halse Anderson Amy Jones

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

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