Historical Fiction Writing
A Practical Guide and Tool-Kit
Authors
- Tess Gerritsen
- Bernard Cornwell
- Lindsey Davis
- Tim Severin
- David Roberts
- Harry Sidebottom
- William Ryan
- Thorne Nicola
- Andrew F. Gulli
- E. V. Thompson
- Chris Humphreys
- Marilyn Todd
- Christine Trent
- Julian Stockwin
- Ariana Franklin
- Barbara Cleverly
- Tania Anne Crosse
- Frank Tallis
- Karen Maitland
- Jane Borodale
- Michael Jecks
- Susanna Gregory
- Andrew Thompson
- Ann Parker
- Richard Lee
- Stephanie Grace Whitson
- Carole Llewellyn
- Malcolm Archibald
- Susan Higginbotham
- John Robert Taylor
- Simon Dell
- Elizabeth MacLennan
- Myfanwy Cook
- Edmund Bohan
- Professor Bernard Knight
- Edwin Buckhalter
- Margaret Dunsbach
- Carole Dunn
- Mary Andrea Clarke
- Koren Maitland
- Carole Baldock
- Darryl Harrison
- Stanton Hall
- Dorothy Lumley
- Sarah L. Johnson
- Glen Phillips
- Sally Zigmond
- Lillian Harry
- Fiona J. Hamilton
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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
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Historical Fiction Writing, Tess Gerritsen, Bernard Cornwell, Lindsey Davis, Tim Severin, David Roberts, Harry Sidebottom, William Ryan, Thorne Nicola, Andrew F. Gulli, E. V. Thompson, Chris Humphreys, Marilyn Todd, Christine Trent, Julian Stockwin, Ariana Franklin, Barbara Cleverly, Tania Anne Crosse, Frank Tallis, Karen Maitland, Jane Borodale, Michael Jecks, Susanna Gregory, Andrew Thompson, Ann Parker, Richard Lee, Stephanie Grace Whitson, Carole Llewellyn, Malcolm Archibald, Susan Higginbotham, John Robert Taylor, Simon Dell, Elizabeth MacLennan, Myfanwy Cook, Edmund Bohan, Professor Bernard Knight, Edwin Buckhalter, Margaret Dunsbach, Carole Dunn, Mary Andrea Clarke, Koren Maitland, Carole Baldock, Darryl Harrison, Stanton Hall, Dorothy Lumley, Sarah L. Johnson, Glen Phillips, Sally Zigmond, Lillian Harry, Fiona J. Hamilton
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- Released
- 2011
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Historical Fiction Writing
- Subtitle
- A Practical Guide and Tool-Kit
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tess Gerritsen, Bernard Cornwell, Lindsey Davis, Tim Severin, David Roberts, Harry Sidebottom, William Ryan, Thorne Nicola, Andrew F. Gulli, E. V. Thompson, Chris Humphreys, Marilyn Todd, Christine Trent, Julian Stockwin, Ariana Franklin, Barbara Cleverly, Tania Anne Crosse, Frank Tallis, Karen Maitland, Jane Borodale, Michael Jecks, Susanna Gregory, Andrew Thompson, Ann Parker, Richard Lee, Stephanie Grace Whitson, Carole Llewellyn, Malcolm Archibald, Susan Higginbotham, John Robert Taylor, Simon Dell, Elizabeth MacLennan, Myfanwy Cook, Edmund Bohan, Professor Bernard Knight, Edwin Buckhalter, Margaret Dunsbach, Carole Dunn, Mary Andrea Clarke, Koren Maitland, Carole Baldock, Darryl Harrison, Stanton Hall, Dorothy Lumley, Sarah L. Johnson, Glen Phillips, Sally Zigmond, Lillian Harry, Fiona J. Hamilton
- Publisher
- ActiveSprite Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 363
- ISBN10
- 0956765408
- ISBN13
- 9780956765406
- Series
- Rating
- 3.35 out of 5
- Description
- 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