Look for diaries, letters, and other firsthand accounts to gain insight into your subject's personal experiences and thoughts.

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- Writing Historical Research Your Subject - Step 1: Primary Sources
- Writing Historical Research Your Subject - Step 2: Secondary Sources
- Writing Historical Research Your Subject - Step 3: Interview Experts

Steps of Writing Historical Biographical Novel: Research Your Subject

Writing Historical Research Your Subject - Step 1: Primary Sources

Consult biographies, history books, and academic papers to understand the broader context and interpretations of your subject's life and times.

Writing Historical Research Your Subject - Step 2: Secondary Sources

If possible, speak with historians or subject matter experts to gain additional perspectives and insights.

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