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

Author Martha Jean Johnson analyzes the big dilemma for historical novelists: How far can you stretch the facts while writing fiction?

Martha Jean Johnson

Hidden History: Collecting Scraps to Write Compelling Historical Fiction Brianna Labuskes

5 Ways to Avoid Common Research Pitfalls in Historical Fiction Katya Apekina

One Piece of Advice From 23 Historical Fiction Authors in 2023 Robert Lee Brewer

Tips on Writing Authentic Scenes in Historical Fiction Vanessa Riley

Writing Historical Fiction With a Hubble Telescope Perspective Amanda West Lewis

5 Tips for Writing an Ahistorical Novel Tirzah Price

Arrr Is for Research: Adventures in Writing a Pirate Novel Rita Chang-Eppig

5 Pros and Cons of Writing Historical Fiction Liz Trenow

How To Acknowledge Uncomfortable Facts When Writing Historical Fiction Lynn Cullen

Historical Anachronisms in Romance: or, Why Historical Romance is the Only Place You’ll Find Dukes With All Their Teeth Elizabeth Everett

4 Tips for Writing Historical Fantasy Fiction Amanda Glaze

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

Balancing History and Story in Historical Fiction Shelly Sanders

6 Practical Tips for Writing Great Historical Fiction Catherine Hokin

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