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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 43 MIN

Book Crew - How to Turn Research into Storytelling Gold

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Beth A. Freely gives her presentation on balancing research and imagination in historical fiction, using her recent bestselling book, Love of a Samurai, as an example. Dirk talks about finishing the first draft of his new novel and how it went a lot faster this time.Book Crew, hosted by indie authors Beth A. Freely and Dirk Hooper, was crafted to help writers get their book written, edited, published, and promoted.Book Crew features interviews with writers currently in the trenches, deep-dive tutorials, hot topic panels with experts, and copious tips, tricks, and personal insight to help you on your author journey.Beth Anne Freely* https://bethannefreely.com/* https://themusesfunhouse.com/* https://x.com/bafreely* https://www.instagram.com/bafreely/* https://linktr.ee/BAFreelyDirk Hooper* https://www.writeworks.dirkhooper.com/* https://allmylinks.com/dirkhooperwriting* https://asherlake.net/* https://themusesfunhouse.com/* https://x.com/dirkhooperplus* https://www.facebook.com/dirk.hooperAired on KCCC 930 AM Radio and available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and through the Local Dispatch (kccc930am.substack.com) or our website (www.kccc930am.com).KCCC 930 AM Local Dispatch is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to KCCC Eddy County Dispatch at kccc930am.substack.com/subscribe

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