A Writer’s Guide to Heady Historical Fiction

Historical fiction is one of those genres that writers often feel like they need a special skill set to write. In this session, we will debunk that myth by unmasking the tools that each writer should have in their toolbox when writing in this genre. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of combining fact and fiction, how to tackle research, world build, and the importance of dialogue when telling stories from the past.

Difficulty level: all_levels

Speaker(s)

• Sadeqa Johnson

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