Photo by Itadaki on Unsplash “I still don’t understand the play.” “It doesn’t matter. Just keep telling the story.” These are the two...

Thorough accuracy, even in historical fiction, is a daunting task. And how important is it really, alongside the importance of good fictional elements and storytelling? Are they of equal importance? I’ve come across these questions in my writing. When there are gaps in the historical record, they must be filled in authentically. When facts are presented, they must be accurate. When setting is crafted and words are spoken and clothes are worn, the immersive nature of accuracy

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Writing historical fiction is a unique opportunity to bring light to the stories of real people in the past. In my opinion, you should...