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
Susan Higginbotham Livres
Cette auteure écrit de la fiction historique et des essais, se déroulant principalement dans l'Angleterre médiévale et Tudor, et plus récemment dans l'Amérique du XIXe siècle. Un objectif principal est de déconstruire les stéréotypes, les mythes et les idées fausses qui se sont accumulés autour des figures historiques au fil des siècles. Dans le même temps, elle s'efforce de rester fidèle aux faits historiques connus et aux mœurs des époques où vivaient ses personnages. Elle utilise à la fois des sources primaires et des recherches historiques modernes pour donner vie à ses personnages.
