In-Person Historical Fiction Writing Workshop: "Researching Your Novel"

In-person Historical Fiction Workshop at Bookish Bookstore in Modesto, California.  October 12th, 2025 1 pm-4pm Have you ever wanted to write a novel but it’s set in the past and you don’t know what to research? Or you don’t know if you have researched enough? The Paper Lantern Writers, a historical fiction author group with over a century of collective experience, can help you decide when to start writing. Join us for our first in a series of workshops, “Researching Your Novel,” at Bookish Bookstore in Modesto on October 12th. We will draw heavily from our recent release, Crafting Stories from the Past: A How-To Guide for Writing Historical Fiction, which will be included in the ticket price. Bring your laptop and some of your research materials to engage in this generative workshop guided by working and publishing writers. By the end of this three-hour class, you’ll have tools to help your research, organize your findings for quick reference, and be ready to start (or continue!) writ