Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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How much research is enough, and where does imagination take over? In this segment, Beth Freely explores how writers can balance historical accuracy with creative storytelling while keeping emotional truth at the center of their work. Drawing on well-known works of historical fiction, she shares practical strategies for making the past feel intimate, immediate, and ethically rendered. Learn how to blend fact with fiction in ways that create authenticity, resonance, and lasting impact.

Beth Freely
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