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Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History
Interviews

Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History

By Robert Lee BrewerMar 31, 2022
When Is Historical Accuracy Inaccurate?
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When Is Historical Accuracy Inaccurate?

By Terry RobertsJul 26, 2021
Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery
Mystery/Thriller

Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery

By Amanda KabakJul 22, 2021
Catherine Hokin: On Following Your Story
Interviews

Catherine Hokin: On Following Your Story

By Robert Lee BrewerJul 13, 2021
Jennifer Ashley: On Writing the Whodunnit
Interviews

Jennifer Ashley: On Writing the Whodunnit

By Robert Lee BrewerJul 10, 2021
Christina Baker Kline: On Bringing History to Life
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Christina Baker Kline: On Bringing History to Life

By Robert Lee BrewerJul 8, 2021
My Crawfie: How I Fictionalized a Real-Life Character
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My Crawfie: How I Fictionalized a Real-Life Character

By Tessa ArlenJul 1, 2021
Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray: On Bringing a Project to Life
Interviews

Marie Benedict & Victoria Christopher Murray: On Bringing a Project to Life

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 29, 2021
E.J. Levy: When Your First Draft is Your Best Draft
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E.J. Levy: When Your First Draft is Your Best Draft

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 16, 2021
5 Tips for Creating a Fully Realized Historical Setting
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5 Tips for Creating a Fully Realized Historical Setting

By Nekesa AfiaJun 10, 2021
Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
Interviews

Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 31, 2021
The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect
Mystery/Thriller

The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect

By Mia P. ManansalaMay 7, 2021
Pam Jenoff: On Writing About Isolation While Isolated
Interviews

Pam Jenoff: On Writing About Isolation While Isolated

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 6, 2021
Posy Lovell: On History and Inspiration
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Posy Lovell: On History and Inspiration

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 23, 2021
Family Stories as Inspiration for Historical Fiction
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Family Stories as Inspiration for Historical Fiction

By Kristin BeckApr 22, 2021
Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers
Writing Techniques

Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers

By Kris CalvinApr 15, 2021
Historical Fiction: Write What You Know, or Know What You Write
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Historical Fiction: Write What You Know, or Know What You Write

By David GilmanApr 7, 2021
Anna Lee Huber: On Escapism and Historical Fiction
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Anna Lee Huber: On Escapism and Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 7, 2021
David Gilman: On the Accuracy of Historical Fiction
Interviews

David Gilman: On the Accuracy of Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerMar 31, 2021
Nadia Hashimi: On Seeing Ourselves in Historical Fiction
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Nadia Hashimi: On Seeing Ourselves in Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerMar 17, 2021
Steve Goble: On Publishing Two Books in the Same Year
Interviews

Steve Goble: On Publishing Two Books in the Same Year

By Robert Lee BrewerMar 15, 2021
Patti Callahan: On Writing About Another Culture
Interviews

Patti Callahan: On Writing About Another Culture

By Robert Lee BrewerMar 9, 2021
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Writing Techniques

Why I Write Mysteries

By Nev MarchNov 25, 2020
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5 Considerations for Writing About Historical Figures in Fiction

By Guest ColumnNov 24, 2018