Natalie is Associate Professor of English at Hope College. Aided by an NEH Fellowship, as well as a grant from the Massachusetts Historical Society, she’s written a biography of Clover Adams (forthcoming, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). In this segment, Natalie discusses her research methods, her evolving relationship with her subject, the art and roll of biography, and the mechanics of building a story from historical facts. She gives tips on applying for grants and fellowships, and offers a wealth of useful information for the biographers of tomorrow.