Revised edition featuring an interactive table of contents, cross-referencing, links to external websites, downloadable resources, and optimized content for Kindle e-readers. This historical writers’ guide aims to equip aspiring writers with the essential skills for crafting historical novels and short stories. It also serves experienced writers looking to refine their craft or transition to historical fiction. The step-by-step format includes practical activities that encourage experimentation with techniques necessary for creating authentic and engaging historical narratives. Organized into seven main headings, each chapter focuses on a specific writing skill or tool, allowing for independent use to address particular challenges or reinforce concepts introduced. The guide aims to provide the necessary tools for writing in various historical subgenres, including historical crime fiction. Contributions from notable historical fiction writers offer insights that both complement and challenge the activities, providing a diverse perspective on the craft. The activities stem from innovative workshops led by Myfanwy Cook, a published author with numerous accolades. She emphasizes that mastering writing is akin to an apprenticeship, requiring practical skills, imagination, and a commitment to the craft. This guide seeks to fill gaps in knowledge and inspire aspiring writers by enhancing their confidence and skills in historical fi
Jane Borodale Books
Jane Borodale's literary practice is deeply informed by her background in site-specific sculpture, exploring the intersection of art, history, and place. Her novels delve into forgotten narratives and the material world, uncovering the intricate connections between past and present through meticulous and evocative prose. She is drawn to examining how objects and locations carry echoes of history, shaping our contemporary understanding. Borodale's work invites readers to consider the tangible traces left behind and their profound impact on human experience.
The Book of Fires
- 382 pages
- 14 hours of reading
It is 1752, and Agnes Trussel is assistant to one John Blacklock, maker of fireworks. Quick-tempered, secretive and handsome, Blacklock, a widower, has taken the 17 year-old country girl into his household on her arrival in the city. However, she is without plans or friends, and burdened with dangerous secrets.