One of my students is writing his first novel, a work of historical fiction that he has researched carefully. He became interested in the real subject of this story many years ago and has been on a fast track ever since, learning how to create a strong and engaging tale while staying as true as possible to the facts behind it.
When he attended my writing retreat last February in Tucson, we discussed ways to integrate the facts of the era and politics into his story. So much good material, so many great bits to bring in, but how much is right for the story--and what's just for him, in his own fascination with it?
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