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Writing and self-publishing children’s historical fiction, with Karen Inglis
How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction, with Steve Dacus
Writing dual timelines and co-writing historical fiction, with Hazel Gaynor
Creating compelling characters in historical fiction, with Katherine Clements
Building the Big Strategy for an early stages author
The benefits of surrounding yourself with FELLOW WRITERS
Critique Groups: Receiving and Giving Feedback
Writing for 14 years: The story that led to representation
Elevate your writing: the power of critique groups, with Syd Young
Inhabiting your historical novel's location
Finding the fun in writing gothic historical fiction
Writing Routines: from working full-time and maternity leave to full-time writer
Writing gothic historical fiction, with Anna Mazzola
An author's why: Engaging contemporary readers
Promoting scholarly work with historical fiction
Writing about real people: How to research effectively
Unearthing forgotten tales, with Piper Huguley
PERSISTENCE: The key to finding an audience
Engaging with readers beyond your books, with Octavia Randolph
Successfully INDIE PUBLISHED for a 10+ book series
Creating a community of readers, with Octavia Randolph
Ask a literary agent: What are the pros and cons of a big agency vs. small agency?
Finding and Getting a Literary Agent: Two Authors' Experiences
Mid-career authors: How can working with a new literary agent take your career to the next level
What EDITORIAL role does a literary agent play in taking a manuscript to publication?
How to find a good literary agent, with Charlotte Colwill
Why do you love writing historical fiction? | Conversation between Julia Kelly and Theodore Brun