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How to Write Historical Dialogue
BY REBECCA PICKENS The historical fiction writers I’m fortunate to coach often tell me that writing dialogue is the task they worry most...
DK Marley
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Digging for Details: A Historical Fiction Writer's Guide to Research
Digging for Details: A Historical Fiction Writer's Guide to Research by Rebecca Pickens You've got a brilliant idea for a historical...
DK Marley
Mar 115 min read
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Marketing 101: Exploring the Power of Substack with Author Samuél Lopez-Barrantes
Reposted with permission from Alexa Schlosser , the managing editor of IBPA Independent magazine. I recently had a chance to connect...
DK Marley
Oct 7, 20249 min read
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Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Historical Fiction: Book Reviews
Exploring the realms of history through the captivating lens of fiction often proves to be an exhilarating adventure for bibliophiles....
DK Marley
Jul 7, 20243 min read
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Pros of Becoming a Historical Fiction Writer and Writing Prompts to Help You Get Started
Writing historical fiction can be a deeply rewarding endeavor for several reasons: Exploring the Past: As a historical fiction writer,...
DK Marley
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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A Detailed Look At Services For Historical Authors
Crafting the Past: Tailored Services for Historical Fiction Authors Embarking on the journey of writing historical fiction is an...
DK Marley
May 29, 20244 min read
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The World Of Historical Fiction
Embarking on the Historical Fiction Journey Historical Fiction acts as a time machine, transporting us to bygone eras where we can...
DK Marley
May 20, 20244 min read
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Why Choose to Write Historical Fiction?
In the vast landscape of literature, few genres possess the unique ability to transport readers to different eras, cultures, and...
DK Marley
May 1, 20245 min read
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The Ins And Outs Of Hybrid Publishing
Submit your manuscript HERE Understanding Hybrid Publishing Hybrid publishing is a relatively new approach that combines elements of...
ابو مشعل مشعل
Apr 19, 20244 min read
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How To Find Inspiration For Your Historical Fiction Story
Embarking on a Journey Through Time: The Quest for Historical Fiction Inspiration To master , you must first dive into the depths of the...
DK Marley
Apr 5, 20244 min read
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Get Into The Nitty-gritty Of Historical Book Cover Design
5 minutes read Tracing the Evolution of Historical Book Cover Art The journey of historical book cover design is a fascinating tale,...
ابو مشعل مشعل
Mar 30, 20244 min read
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Basics Of Editing Historical Fiction - Advice from HFC's Newest Editor
4 minutes read The Art of Authenticity in Historical Fiction When diving into the realm of historical fiction editing, the authenticity...
ابو مشعل مشعل
Mar 12, 20244 min read
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"Making History: How to Write Historical Fiction"
ANNOUNCEMENT! It's here.... surprise! While I've put my historical fiction books on the back-burner for now as The Historical Fiction...
DK Marley
Sep 13, 20232 min read
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How to Drive Sales for Your Book
These are some of the best pointers for driving sales to your book! Whether you are a self-published author or a traditionally published...
DK Marley
Jul 6, 20235 min read
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Dialogue in Historical Fiction, Forsooth
We're all concerned to make our historical novels authentic. We research costumes, tools, and architecture. Yet all that effort can...
N. L. Holmes
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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How Well Do You Know Your Character
Now that you've done the work of crafting out who your characters are, how can you make them unique? Or are they unique, and if not, why...
DK Marley
Sep 30, 20224 min read
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Building Believable Secondary Characters
Supporting characters in a novel serves the same purpose as a supporting actor/actress in a movie, and if your secondary characters serve...
DK Marley
Sep 28, 20225 min read
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All Together Now - All We Need is Love
Okay, it's time to discuss historical romance – the do's and don'ts of crafting believable romance characters without turning them into...
DK Marley
Sep 23, 20225 min read
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Do You Need a "Gandalf" for Your Historical Novel?
Back to using the classic book, The Lord of the Rings, to teach lessons in writing, and this time we are tackling the subject of having a...
DK Marley
Sep 21, 20223 min read
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Does My Protagonist Need a Sidekick? - a Writing Tip from HFC
Henry VIII's Cromwell. Frodo's Samwise. Robin Hood's Little John. This writing tip is about sidekicks in a story. Friends, comrades,...
DK Marley
Sep 16, 20223 min read
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