Researching Historical Fiction: How to Step Fully Into the Past

Writing historical fiction means stepping fully into another time. Charles Todd, Graham Brown, Marian Hill, Stacy Allen, and Suzanne Adair discuss how to research the past with depth and care. From travel and sensory detail to fact checking and mindset, this session helps writers capture the texture, voice, and reality of earlier eras with authenticity.

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