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Writing Historical Fiction

How To Blend True Crime With Historical Fiction in Your Writing
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How To Blend True Crime With Historical Fiction in Your Writing

By Camilla Bruce
Pump Up Your Historical Novel With Historical Surprises
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Pump Up Your Historical Novel With Historical Surprises

By John Winn Miller
Michael Oren: On the Joys of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Michael Oren: On the Joys of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

By Robert Lee Brewer
Lola Jaye: On Telling Untold Stories in Historical Fiction
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Lola Jaye: On Telling Untold Stories in Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Secrets for Mining the Stories in Your Own Home To Inspire Compelling Historical Fiction
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5 Secrets for Mining the Stories in Your Own Home To Inspire Compelling Historical Fiction

By Yvette Manessis Corporon
7 Tips for Fictionalizing Real Historical Characters
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7 Tips for Fictionalizing Real Historical Characters

By Gill Paul
Writing Nonfiction History vs. Historical Fiction
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Writing Nonfiction History vs. Historical Fiction

By John Cameron
Phong Nguyen: On Freedom To Invent in Historical Fiction
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Phong Nguyen: On Freedom To Invent in Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
Historical Fiction Authors Don’t Expect Their Characters’ Battles To Appear in Modern Headlines, but Here We Are
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Historical Fiction Authors Don’t Expect Their Characters’ Battles To Appear in Modern Headlines, but Here We Are

By Addison Armstrong
Steven Hartov: On Shocking Truths in Historical Fiction
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Steven Hartov: On Shocking Truths in Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
Why Writing Your Passions Is So Important to Writers
Writing Habits and Practices

Why Writing Your Passions Is So Important to Writers

By David Adams Cleveland
Minette Walters: On the Impact of War on Ordinary People
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Minette Walters: On the Impact of War on Ordinary People

By Robert Lee Brewer
Sharon Maas: On Books Finding the Right Time
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Sharon Maas: On Books Finding the Right Time

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Tips for Writing About Real-Life Heroes in Historical Fiction
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5 Tips for Writing About Real-Life Heroes in Historical Fiction

By Mario Escobar
Ann Leary: On the Power of Female Friendship
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Ann Leary: On the Power of Female Friendship

By Robert Lee Brewer
Chanel Cleeton: On Reader Enthusiasm Conjuring Novel Ideas
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Chanel Cleeton: On Reader Enthusiasm Conjuring Novel Ideas

By Robert Lee Brewer
4 Things Writers Should Know About Investigative Reporter Nellie Bly
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4 Things Writers Should Know About Investigative Reporter Nellie Bly

By Maya Rodale
Balancing History and Story in Historical Fiction
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Balancing History and Story in Historical Fiction

By Shelly Sanders
Maya Rodale: On Bringing Women’s History to Life
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Maya Rodale: On Bringing Women’s History to Life

By Robert Lee Brewer
Dolen Perkins-Valdez: On History's Untold Stories
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Dolen Perkins-Valdez: On History’s Untold Stories

By Robert Lee Brewer
6 Practical Tips for Writing Great Historical Fiction
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6 Practical Tips for Writing Great Historical Fiction

By Catherine Hokin
Entertaining With the Past: How To Write Engaging Historical Fiction
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Entertaining With the Past: How To Write Engaging Historical Fiction

By Angela Petch
How to Maintain Accuracy Across Multiple Plot Lines in Historical Fiction
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How to Maintain Accuracy Across Multiple Plot Lines in Historical Fiction

By Julia Brewer Daily
Adele Myers: On Family History Inspiring Fiction
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Adele Myers: On Family History Inspiring Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer