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Kaitlin Solimine on the Inspiration and Writing Process for Her Novel, Empire of Glass
At the age of 16, author Kaitlin Solimine had the opportunity to live in Beijing, China with a home-stay family. Her experiences during this time and over the next ten...
Kaitlin Solimine
Carla Norton on Her Research Process for Writing True Crime
Conducting proper research is essential for any nonfiction book, but can be especially important when writing a true crime book. True crime is a genre in which the author...
Carla Norton
Balancing Imagination with Fact When Writing Historical Fiction
When does a fiction novel contain too much fact, and when does it include too much of the writer's own imagination? There is no right answer to this question and every...
Susan Carol McCarthy
Tips for Planning and Preparation When Writing a Novel
Whether you are a plotter or a pantster, it's important to start with at least a little research before diving into the writing advises author and writing teacher...
Valerie Willis
Valerie Willis on Merging History, Mythology, and Her Own Imagination in Her Storytelling
Author and writing teacher Valerie Willis has always found mythology and folklore fascinating. She has conducted thorough research on these topics to continue broadening...
Valerie Willis
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