Historical Fiction: Using Real-Life People as Characters

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During an interview with the DIY MFA podcast, Jody Hadlock talks about using historical figures as characters in your novel. They also discuss:

  • The research process and how to blend primary and secondary sources.
  • Why finding the right point of view is so important to the writing process.
  • What role context plays in writing about the past and how to integrate it into your plot.