In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by Syd Young, an author, lawyer, and longstanding participant in The History Quill’s group coaching programme.   Syd's debut novel is a biographical contemporary historical fiction piece, centered around Lady Bird Johnson in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination. Together with our hosts, she explores the unique challenges and opportunities of writing about more recent historical figures. During the conversation, Syd discusses how working with a critique group helped shape her novel and writing process, sharing insights from her own experience as part of a community of historical fiction writers.   If you're eager to receive guidance, connect with fellow writers, and elevate your craft, follow the link below to join The History Quill’s group coaching programme.   https://thehistoryquill.com/group-coaching/   If you want to find out more about the topics discussed, visit https://thehistoryquill.com/6 for the episode page on our website, where you can access a range of relevant resources. You can also join our email list at https://thehistoryquill.com/join-our-email-list/ to receive new podcast episodes and more content for historical fiction writers.