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Inspired From Real Life

Ani Castillo: Art is a Therapeutic Thing
Children's

Ani Castillo: Art is a Therapeutic Thing

By Robert Lee Brewer
Matthew Blake On Real Life Mysteries Inspiring Fictional Mysteries
Mystery/Thriller

Matthew Blake: On Real-Life Mysteries Inspiring Fictional Mysteries

By Robert Lee Brewer
The WD Interview: Jean Kwok
Interviews

The WD Interview: Jean Kwok

By Amy Jones
Jennifer McAdam: Be Kind and Take Care of Yourself While Writing Memoir
Memoir

Jennifer McAdam: Be Kind and Take Care of Yourself While Writing Memoir

By Robert Lee Brewer
Tips on Researching a Book Inspired by Lesser-Known Moments in History | Wendy Holden
Writing Techniques

Tips on Researching a Book Inspired by Lesser-Known Moments in History

By Wendy Holden
As Long as I Told a Good Story | Barron Ryan
Writing Habits and Practices

As Long as I Told a Good Story

By Barron Ryan
Writing From Shame Is Hard, But It's Still the Best Place to Begin | Molly Dektar
Writing Techniques

Writing From Shame Is Hard, But It’s Still the Best Place to Begin

By Molly Dektar
Finding Inspiration in Everyday Places | Candi Sary
Writing Habits and Practices

Finding Inspiration in Everyday Places

By Candi Sary
Inserting Real Events Into Historical Fiction
Historical

Inserting Real Events Into Historical Fiction

By J.B. Rivard
5 Secrets for Mining the Stories in Your Own Home To Inspire Compelling Historical Fiction
Historical

5 Secrets for Mining the Stories in Your Own Home To Inspire Compelling Historical Fiction

By Yvette Manessis Corporon
Tammye Huf: On Real Love That Sparked Inspiration
Interviews

Tammye Huf: On Real Love That Sparked Inspiration

By Robert Lee Brewer
Write What You Know Fiction, Brought to You by Real Life | Michele Campbell
Publishing Insights

Write What You Know: Fiction, Brought to You by Real Life

By Michele Campbell
4 Children's Books Inspired By Real Life
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

When Truth Is Stranger Than (Children’s) Fiction

By Joy Lanzendorfer
Is Your Book Autobiographical | Ellen Sherman
Memoir

Is Your Book Autobiographical?

By Ellen Sherman