Writing a novel isn’t for the weak but writing historical fiction is on another level of challenge. And those not willing to roll up their sleeves for the amount of work this genre takes need not apply. But, if you’re up for a literary challenge and have an appetite for history, this genre may be … Continue reading Four Principles in Writing Historical Fiction
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The Elements of Historical Fiction
History is fascinating, but there's only so much we can learn from textbooks in school. It's one thing to read straight facts about the olden days, and it's another to live them. And while living ancient history would only be possible with a time machine, we can at least have a taste of what life … Continue reading The Elements of Historical Fiction
How to Write Historical Fiction: Blending Fact and Fiction
One question from historical fiction readers always comes up: What was real and what was imagined? There’s a blurred line between fiction and fact in this genre. Historical fiction is fiction based on history. More of a dramatic piece and must tell an interesting, hopefully, gripping story. In fact, this is an attempt made by … Continue reading How to Write Historical Fiction: Blending Fact and Fiction
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