Work through your anxieties about writing historical fiction

Caitlin Horrocks has taught fiction and nonfiction writing, in addition to writing short stories and novels herself.

So she’s both seen and experienced the anxiety of writing historical fiction — what if an anachronism slips in? What if a key fact is left out?

Relax, Horrocks says. Specifically, she grants authors five permissions for writing historical fiction, to help them loosen up and focus on their craft.

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