Historical Fiction Lesson 2: Research, Write. Research, Write.

I didn’t want Catalyntje to be a history book, so I put flesh on her bones and feelings in her heart; then, those who read about her loved her.

Research is a fundamental part of writing historical fiction. You must have accurate details of events and daily life to paint a picture in your reader’s mind. When you are trying to collect these facts, ask yourself some of the following questions about your characters and where they live in time: