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Just Because It’s Fiction Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t True: Research Interviews for Fiction Writers

Bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick shares seven tips for conducting research interviews for fiction writers who want authentic stories.
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Just Because It's Fiction Doesn't Mean It Isn't True: Research Interviews for Fiction Writers

Bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick shares seven tips for conducting research interviews for fiction writers who want authentic stories.

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Just Because It’s Fiction Doesn’t Mean It Isn’t True: Research Interviews for Fiction Writers https://www.writersdigest.com/just-because-its-fiction-doesnt-mean-it-isnt-true-research-interviews-for-fiction-writers #WriteBetterFiction #WritingTechniques #ResearchAdvice #writingfiction #InterviewTips #research
Just Because It's Fiction Doesn't Mean It Isn't True: Research Interviews for Fiction Writers

Bestselling author Sally Kilpatrick shares seven tips for conducting research interviews for fiction writers who want authentic stories.

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In Defense of Research for Writing

I’ve always liked to research. When I was a child, my parents answered most of my (many) questions by saying, “Look it up!” Which I did, happily, in library books...
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