Say you are researching the popular Regency Era. You type “Regency Era” into the subject line of your search engine. I got 1,090,000,000 results! It’s great to know that there is so much information available about the Regency Era. It will make writing about it easier. However, if I read all the results, I’ll neverContinue reading “Focusing Online Research To Work For You”
Category Archives: Writing Historical Fiction
The Importance of Time in Telling a Story
The passing of time can imbue the reader’s experience with more meaning. Deeper wisdom can be gained with the passing of time. A fresh perspective or new information that was discovered. It can add new layers and provide a deeper experience for the reader. The point in time in which we choose to narrate ourContinue reading “The Importance of Time in Telling a Story”
Write the Book you Want to Read
Many writers decide to write books because they are unable to find the books they want to read, or far too few of them. They can be in specific genres or about specific topics that would make a great plot but few people want to delve into them. I believe this is the reason thatContinue reading “Write the Book you Want to Read”
Writing Style
One of the best ways to learn how to write after you have read a few books on plotting or taken a few classes (many authors don’t and that’s ok), is to READ, READ, and READ some more. Of course, it is important to find authors who are excellent writers so you can see whatContinue reading “Writing Style”
The Love of Research & Discovery
Many authors focus on an era of style because it appeals to them. The society, the politics, relationships, famous people of the day, how they dressed, and what they ate. The entire time period appeals to them, and they absorb it. They may even feel as if they know more about the time periodContinue reading “The Love of Research & Discovery”