Marcelle Clemmens asked Jennifer A. Nielsen:

Hello Ms. Nielsen, I LOVED "Words on Fire" and "Resistance" they were soooo good! Historical Fiction is my favorite genre, and I'm so happy you wrote those books! If you don't mind me asking, how do you conduct your research for historical fiction books? What's it like writing historical fiction? Any tips on how to write it? Some "Don't-Do's" for writing it? And how to write a well developed short story? Thanks!

Jennifer A. Nielsen Hi Marcelle. Research is where every one of my historical fiction novels begin, and I research throughout the entire writing process. It comprises about half of my total writing time. I use as many sources as I can find, from online content to books and interviews, photographs and documentaries. My best tip is to write down all of your sources - what info did you get from where? Because at some point, you will need more details or you'll need to verify a fact and you'll be very happy if finding that information again is as simple as referencing your original source. Good luck!

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