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Historical fiction

Writing Habits and Practices 10—No, Wait 11—Things Writers Should Know if They’re Writing About the American Revolution

Historian and author Denise Kiernan shares 11 things writers should know if they’re writing about the American revolution.

Historical Heather Marshall: I Can’t Plan Too Much When I Write Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Eliza Knight: On Persistence, Patience, and Perseverance Robert Lee Brewer

Historical How to Bring a World to Life in Historical Fiction Julie Gerstenblatt

Children's From Cringes to Corsets: Making History Relatable for Young Readers Amelia Tait

Be Inspired 11 Books to Add to Your TBR: Spring & Summer 2026 Amy Jones

Interviews Breaking Out: Eleanor Shearer Moriah Richard

Historical Writing a Dual Timeline Novel Across Continents Laura Anthony

Historical The Art of the Author’s Note: Honesty, Magic, and Everything You Don’t Put in the Novel Laura Kamoie

Historical Eve J. Chung: On Finding Surprises in Historical Fiction Research Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Nicola Harrison: Shared Vulnerability Creates Connection Robert Lee Brewer

Historical Judy Batalion: I Never Feel Like My Work Is Complete Robert Lee Brewer

Character How to Use Multiple Point of View Characters to Create a Fully Developed Historical Setting Shelley Noble

Business of Writing On Preparing for My Sophomore Novel Release After the Excitement of My Debut Sofia Robleda

Historical Ian McGuire: On Being Inspired by Other Authors Robert Lee Brewer

Historical How to Avoid 5 Common Mistakes When Making the Past Come Alive and Writing Historical Fiction Janie Chang

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