Meet author Victoria Purman, an accomplished historical fiction writer, who delves into her research and writing process, the inspiration behind her latest book The Radio Hour. Victoria offers valuable writing tips and the episode provides a deep dive into her journey, character development, and practical advice for aspiring writers.

00:00 Welcome to Episode 614
02:42 Upcoming webinar: Matching Style to Genre
04:37 Nat Newman’s writing tip of the week
12:14 Competition: Win Highway 13 by Fiona McFarlane
14:23 Word of the week: Cacography
17:21 Interview with Victoria Purman
25:49 Exploring the creative process
26:59 Researching historical context
29:33 The journey to becoming an author
32:03 Teaching and learning writing
33:07 Writing routines and challenges
36:40 Character development insights
41:43 Setting and location research
49:06 Finding inspiration for stories
53:28 Top writing tips for aspiring authors
55:35 Fun Fact and conclusion

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