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Marketing 101: Exploring the Power of Substack with Author Samuél Lopez-Barrantes

Oct 79 min read

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...

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Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Historical Fiction: Book Reviews

DK Marley

Jul 73 min read

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....

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Pros of Becoming a Historical Fiction Writer and Writing Prompts to Help You Get Started

DK Marley

Jun 193 min read

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,...

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A Detailed Look At Services For Historical Authors

DK Marley

May 294 min read

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...

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DK Marley

May 204 min read

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...

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DK Marley

May 15 min read

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...

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Apr 194 min read

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...

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How To Find Inspiration For Your Historical Fiction Story

DK Marley

Apr 54 min read

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...

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Get Into The Nitty-gritty Of Historical Book Cover Design

ابو مشعل مشعل

Mar 304 min read

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,...

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Basics Of Editing Historical Fiction - Advice from HFC's Newest Editor

ابو مشعل مشعل

Mar 124 min read

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...

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"Making History: How to Write Historical Fiction"

DK Marley

Sep 13, 20232 min read

"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...

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DK Marley

Jul 6, 20235 min read

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...

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Dialogue in Historical Fiction, Forsooth

N. L. Holmes

Feb 24, 20232 min read

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...

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DK Marley

Sep 30, 20224 min read

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...

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Building Believable Secondary Characters

DK Marley

Sep 28, 20225 min read

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...

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DK Marley

Sep 23, 20225 min read

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...

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Do You Need a "Gandalf" for Your Historical Novel?

DK Marley

Sep 21, 20223 min read

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...

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Does My Protagonist Need a Sidekick? - a Writing Tip from HFC

DK Marley

Sep 16, 20223 min read

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,...

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Sensational Writing Tips from 45 Historical Fiction Authors

DK Marley

Sep 15, 20227 min read

Sensational Writing Tips from 45 Historical Fiction Authors

The Historical Fiction Club, our Facebook group is filled with knowledgeable historical fiction authors with years of experience to help...

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Special Featured Guest Post - Writing Historical Fiction by Alison Weir

DK Marley

Sep 14, 20227 min read

Special Featured Guest Post - Writing Historical Fiction by Alison Weir

Guest Post for HFC by Best-selling Author, Alison Weir Author Bio: I am a Londoner, born and bred at Westminster, although I have also...

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