Writing historical fiction.Makes various observations about writing historical fiction. Advantages for any writer; Importance of not letting facts cloud character and plot; Approach to the novel 'Annapolis.'Writer (Kalmbach Publishing CoMartinWilliam...
Often, writing historical fiction makes the writer’s job easy. We don’t have to generate all the drama in a story – the conflict is already there! All we have to do is throw a character or two into the midst of it, and we have sky-high stakes without even trying. Chapter ...
Writing historical fiction can be both rewarding and challenging at the same time. How do you write a story that captivates kids and teaches them a subject most have no interest in? The trick is to make the history lesson so subtle that readers are basically learning by osmosis. When I ch...
The kids come to realize that though we are each just one person, together we can make a big difference. It recently was awarded the Ben Franklin Silver Award for Young Reader Fiction, 8-12. Don’t underestimate the 7-10 year-old reader. In Book 3 of the Cayuga Island Kids series, ...
Different literary experts set different metrics for what qualifies as historical fiction. Some say a story must begin over 30 years before the year of its publication, while others use 50 years, 60 years, or the span of the author’s own life as a benchmark. ...
Kids really pick up on these details—it was definitely a nice addition to the endpapers. The peace sign version of Flat Cat was my favorite, so I added it to the back cover of the jacket as well. When designing the full jacket, I like to bring in some interior details to make it...
Web Site for teens interested in writingfantasy and science fiction: Need research? Try the New York Timespage for Learning Articles for Writers Books by MSW Grammarist Journal of Practical Writing Kids Page Literature to Read and Study (online) ...
I write southern historical fiction and local history. The two novels I'm writing are set in Virginia and the Carolinas in the 1760s. My weekly blog is about my journey as a writer and a reader.Follow Blog via Email Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications ...
We are pleased to share the book trailer forSisters of Castle Leodby Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard. If you enjoyed the Outlander series, you would love this! Sisters of Castle Leod: A Novel Publication Date:January 19th, 2023 Genre:Historical Fiction ...
Hi kids. Try to write a fable as well as Aesop wrote his. Do you know who Aesop was? At KidsFables you may: — Write your own fable, learn fable-writing tips, read fables written by kids from around the world, review what kids & teachers have said about these fables.Click here to...