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DK Marley
Jun 19, 20243 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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DK Marley
May 20, 20244 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 1, 20245 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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ابو مشعل مشعل
Apr 19, 20244 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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ابو مشعل مشعل
Mar 30, 20244 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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ابو مشعل مشعل
Mar 12, 20244 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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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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Paul Bennett
Mar 5, 20237 min read
Writing Novels Set in 18th Century America
The inspiration to write was, in the beginning, merely to see if I could do it. I had written short pieces over the years but to tackle...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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DK Marley
Sep 14, 20226 min read
Is Your Villain Believable? - a Writing Tip from HFC
I n historical fiction, everyone loves a good villain. There is a plethora of examples to choose from in the genre, many of whom have...
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DK Marley
Sep 11, 20225 min read
Four Types of Antagonists
Face it, every good story needs a great antagonist but if you think that means that it is necessary to have a Sauron... or Jack the...
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DK Marley
Sep 9, 20225 min read
Who Is the Main Character? Is it the Right One? -
Yes, the main character, even if based on an actual historical person, can impact the success of your novel. When the idea of the story...
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DK Marley
Sep 7, 20222 min read
A New Blog Post Series - "How to Write Historical Fiction" - Writing Tips from HFC
It is finally here! A new series of blog posts focusing entirely on writing. While this is geared toward writing historical fiction there...
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