Sure, writing historical fiction requires a good deal of research. But, truthfully, that's a lot of fun. Sitting in libraries digging through archival boxes – oh, look a glove, a lock of hair, a letter. Not to mention the vast amount of reading involved – books, articles, chapters. But, research involves more than just reading (although nobody can underrate the necessity of that). It involves immersion in the era to understand language, dress, and cultural habits. Today I got to write a guest blog for writer Anne Johnson. The topic? You guessed it - researching historical fiction. Check it out:
http://www.anneejohnson.blogspot.com/
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