Managing the Icky and the Tricky in Historical Fiction Picture Books American screenwriting was dying

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Managing the Icky and the Tricky in Historical Fiction Picture Books American screenwriting was dyingReaders love travelling back in time for compelling stories of yore. But creating those stories can come with tricky, and sometimes icky, challenges. How can writers avoid pitfalls such as anachronisms, overly modern attitudes and dialogue, or viewpoints that might offend today's audience? This session will address specific challenges and offer ideas for navigating them so the historical fiction writer can craft stories that balance truths of the past