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Fact or Fiction: Writing an Historical Novel

Writing - Lecture/Discussion

Saturday, November 22, 2008
3:00 PM-4:30 PM

Rochambeau Library, Providence Community Library
708 Hope Street
Providence, RI 02906
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Rhode Island author Jan Shapin will discuss her novel A Snug Life Somewhere using examples from her novels and plays to illustrate the choices a writer makes--braiding historical events, historical characters and historical background with fictional characters and events--to shape plots into dramatically satisfying narratives.

Copies of A Snug Life Somewhere will be available for purchase and signing.

Cost: Free

Suggested Audiences: Elders, Adult, College

E-mail: todonnell@provlib.org
Phone: 401-455-8198

Last Modified: October 24, 2008 at 2:03 PM

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