Have a historical fiction book that you're dying to write? This article will walk you through the basics of what you need.
How to write historical fiction - top tips Read lots of historical fiction. The more of it you read, the better you'll get to know how it works. Choose an exact time period and place for your book (i.e., 1938, not "early twentieth century"; Paris, not France). Do your research...
which purposefully looks back in time and seeks to create context for and find meaning in the events that have already happened to the human race. Learning how to write historical fiction requires all the usual techniques of good storytelling combined with excellent ...
1. Decide what type of historical fiction story you are going to write It may be daunting even for seasoned writers to have a firm grip on their plotline and story development from the start, especially considering the amount of research to maintain authenticity and historical veridicality. Even...
How to Write Historical FictionRoberta Gellis
RRC: After having written the first two books, I definitely had a leg up on research as I set out to write Book Three. AndFollow the Dawnrequired the least historical research because I was fully immersed in the culture, societal standards, religious status of the day, and fashion (ahem)...
Six word stories are a great way to practice your writing without actually having to write much. Try this prompt for a (very!) short story.
literary fiction as something “difficult,” so they try to write in a complicated, ornate way that matches that impression. But while it’s true that readers of literary fiction will expect a carefully considered writing style, there is no single “literary” way to write, so don’t ...
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Whether you want to write historical fiction, crime, romance, literary, fantasy, sci-fi or any other type of genre, knowing your genre well gives you an edge in multiple ways: You have a broad idea of the genre's history and current trends and tropes- there's a lot to plunder, alter...