When Words Collide 2026

In this engaging panel, members of the AWCS Historical Fiction Roundtable will discuss the numerous resources available to writers of historical fiction, memoir, and true tales of historical events. They will share their personal research journeys and show how oral histories, letters, diaries, records, archives, and books have contributed to their writing.


Panelists will describe their favourite tools and techniques for creating stories that are historically accurate, entertaining, and relevant for modern readers. They’ll share their approaches to handling research gaps and tackle the fundamental question, “In the end, what is more important: history or the story?”


Participants will leave the session with ready to implement strategies for accessing and organizing resources and finding their authentic voice within their historical research.