Book Research: How to Do It, How to Use It, and Its Ultimate Purpose

Book Research: How to Do It, How to Use It, and Its Ultimate Purpose

Whether you’re writing historical fiction or true-crime, the self-imposed pressure to get the facts “right” can prevent some authors from ever starting their dream project. To give you confidence to move forward, author Chris Humphreys offers some tips on conducting research and using it effectively in your writing.

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Telling Untold Stories: How Author George Chiang is Preserving History

Telling Untold Stories: How Author George Chiang is Preserving History

George has spent his career telling stories about Asian culture through books, songs, and plays. That includes The Railroad Adventures of Chen Sing, a children’s book based on the life of a young Chinese immigrant who helped build the Canadian railroad. We caught up with George to learn how he came to discover Chen Sing’s life, his advice for other aspiring writers, and so much more.

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Story Beginnings: revisiting the past through Historical Fiction

Story Beginnings: revisiting the past through Historical Fiction

Dreaming of writing a book, but aren't sure where to begin? Our Story Beginnings series explores the framework and key elements of writing genres and sub-genres, to help inspire you to craft a great story of your own.

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