That Was Then: Writing Historical Fiction

Anita Amirrezavani, Nayomi Munaweera, and Janis Cooke Newman

Community Meeting Room, 3rd floor

What makes something a historical novel instead of a history? How much research is too much research? In the absence of time travel, how does a writer recreate the past on the page?

In this one-hour workshop, 3 award-winning historical novelists, Anita Amirrezavani, Nayomi Munaweera, and Janis Cooke Newman will share their tips and strategies for writing compelling historical fiction. There will be time for prompted free writing—so you can try out a few of the authors’ tips and techniques—and sharing.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, United States