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

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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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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Get Into The Nitty-gritty Of Historical Book Cover Design

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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

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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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Writing Novels Set in 18th Century America

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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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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Is Your Villain Believable? - a Writing Tip from HFC

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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Who Is the Main Character? Is it the Right One? -

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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A New Blog Post Series - "How to Write Historical Fiction" - Writing Tips from HFC

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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