Writing History: Balancing Accuracy and Social Mores

Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2014
Featuring Barbara Hambly, Caroline Todd, Keith Miles, Kim Fay, Tasha Alexander

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In this session, panelists discuss the historical periods they have chosen for their stories, what drew them to those eras, and how they balance historical accuracy with engaging storytelling.

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