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Historical Accuracy

Posted by on May 28, 2010 in Writing Tips | 9 comments

I’ve been following a link on Absolutewrite.com about the question of historical accuracy.  It’s been an interesting debate, especially among writers.  But I find myself arguing the point- why do we always have to be accurate?  Isn’t the “fiction” part of historical fiction where we, as writers, step in and make a story tantalizing? I realize as a historical fiction writer you’re holding yourself to a a high standard of being a know-it-all researcher that...

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In the beginning…

Posted by on May 19, 2010 in Writing Tips | 13 comments

Am I really a novice writer?  I’ve dallied in journal writing, story outlines, and newspaper editing since I was a girl.  But the more I read and practice writing from the perspective of a self-proclaimed, bonafide writer, the more I realize how much more there is to know.   So many style choices and plot conundrums to solve!  Not to mention the huge learning curve involved with the actual business of writing.  I haven’t just taken up novel writing;  I’ve stepped into a...

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