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Jul 14, 2020 · I’ve put together six concrete tips for historical fiction writers—the dos and don’ts of writing historical fiction. 1. Establish your own set of rules for when to bend history for the sake of the story—and stick to them.
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Learn how to write historical fiction with our comprehensive 10-step guide, covering research, planning, historical accuracy, plotting, and more.
- Freewrite to brainstorm ideas. If you’re interested in writing historical fiction but don’t know where to start, spend 15 minutes freewriting in your notebook about a time period or historical event you’re interested in rendering in fiction.
- Find an interesting way into a time period. Consider using a historical time period as a backdrop and placing fictional characters and events within that world.
- Do your research. In addition to getting the historical facts correct, the smaller details are important, too. Write an inventory of the details in your work that you haven’t researched but should check.
- Build a world. Worldbuilding makes a historical fiction book more authentic and gives readers a reason to keep coming back. Include historical details about daily life in the world in which your story takes place to give readers historical context, and balance those exotic details with familiar, relatable ones to keep the story grounded.
Jan 15, 2024 · The story is paramount in historical fiction. While accuracy matters, the priority is on crafting an engaging plot and relatable characters. Historical fiction selects interesting snippets from the past and uses them to highlight universal human experiences.
Apr 25, 2024 · Historical fiction shares similarities with contemporary fiction in terms of story elements like setting, plot, character development, and conflict. However, writing these elements from a historical perspective requires a more thorough approach from the author.
Writing a historical fiction novel will require research and a shift in thinking. You can’t simply write a contemporary character into a historical setting and call it a historical fiction novel. You need to craft characters, settings, and details that are authentic to the period.
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Dec 14, 2023 · The process of writing historical fiction can throw up some tough obstacles. Learn about the top five challenges and how you can overcome them.
