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When does historical accuracy go too far, and how often is it gatekeeping? Author Elizabeth Everett discusses historical anachronisms in romance.

International bestselling author Imogen Matthews shares the process she followed to write her historical fiction trilogy based in wartime Holland.

When the Internet only takes you so far, turn to archives. Author and archivist Amy Tector shares 5 things to know before doing archival research on your book and how archivists are able to help.

When travel is restricted and health a priority, researching for your novel must pivot away from the hands-on. Here, author Katie Fforde shares how to do writing research during a lockdown, from your computer screens to the books already at your disposal.

Sometimes, research is done to authenticate certain elements of your story. Other times, it’s the research itself that feeds the storytelling. Here, author Robert McCaw describes two discoveries he’s made that found their way into his writing.

The kind of research you do can make or break your storys authenticity. Author Blake Sanz offers 4 tips on research for your novels and stories beyond getting the facts right.

How to Do Shadow Research for Your Novel How do you write something outside your experience? Research! Author Devon Daniels gives her top 3 tips for how to research for your project. Author: Feb 10, 2021 Author’s note: I both wrote this essay and conducted the research I detail in it prior to the acts of political unrest that occurred in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. At the time I was writing Meet You in the Middle  in 2018, all of the government buildings I mention in this piece were ...