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Learning how to write historical fiction requires the skills to a well-drawn story, with the added responsibility of evoking times gone by.
Looking for some writing ideas for historical fiction? Check out our list of helpful historical fiction writing prompts that will inspire your writing.
Featuring picturesque historical settings, captivating characters, and plenty of high-society drama!
I've already done 10 Underused Concepts in Sci-Fi and 12 Underused Creatures in Fantasy (click the titles to go to the posts), no...
By Rachel Garner, Staff Writer Before suggesting historian-approved ways of actually finding the information you need (next blog post) and exploring philosophies of writing historical fiction (third blog post), I want to explain what the discipline of studying history is and why, when answering writers’ questions, I constantly want to say, “You’re asking this question incorrectly.”
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These novels leave a lasting impression.
Here Are 20 Brand New Historical Fiction Writing Prompts To Spark Your Imagination. Do You Love Writing Historical Fiction? Need Some New Ideas? Here Are...
True stories of incredible women — from nurses to royals — come alive in these novels.
Jerry Quinn discusses proper forms of address and peerage among feudal nobility.
Explore new historical fiction books for adults and teen readers. Read historical romance books, historical books about WW2, & epic stories.
How to Research for a Historical Fiction Novel (When You've Never Done it Before): Guest Post. Historical fiction is super complex! Learn how to do it here
You’ll love this list of some of the best historical fiction books to read, including historical series, epic novels, and popular historical fiction books.
With a bunch of great historical fiction books in store for 2022, I thought it was time to do a roundup of the best of these titles. For me, I know I’ll be reading the new Kate Quinn novel, The Diamond Eye. Also, The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont and Woman on Fire (about ...
Are you looking for WWII novels set in occupied France? Check out these 7 historical fiction novels of heroism, bravery, and redemption.
Not only are they informative and interesting, but the very best biographies are as entertaining, compelling, engaging, and page-turning as fiction.
Including the latest books from Pam Jenoff, Martha Hall Kelly, Kristin Harmel, and more!
If you love HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age,’ pick up one of these dazzling tales of drama and opulence.
These recommendations from readers come with favorites by Kristin Hannah and Mary Hall Kelly.
Ruth Ware, David Baldacci, Lisa Unger, and more have new books out!
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Plan out your story, at least the bare basics like setting and main characters, writing down what you’ll need to research later on. Maybe keep a document on your phone, or a page in your jour…
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Copy or download a list of historical fiction books in popular formats. The Book Thief, All the Light We Cannot See, The Nightingale, Outlander, The Help
Although every genre has its own challenges, many writers shy away from setting their stories in the past because of the extensive research involved. Dozens of details need to be factual…
This list of new historical fiction books to take on your summer vacation will give you plenty of vacation reading ideas.
Historical fiction is one of the most challenging in terms of identification. How to write characters that are so different from us?
Explore new historical fiction books for adults and teen readers. Read historical romance books, historical books about WW2, & epic stories.
*Note this kind of article is of course very subjective, and your favorites could be very different :) Historical fiction has been a popular genre of literature for many years, offering readers the chance to explore different eras, cultures, and events through the lens of a compelling story. From classic works to modern bestsellers,
The process of writing historical fiction can throw up some tough obstacles. Learn about the top five challenges and how you can overcome them.
Teaching historical fiction? Connect reading and writing activities for a powerful genre study. Then throw in a full-length novel.
Mixing fantastical elements into historical fiction, the best historical fantasy books magically bring history to life in surprising new ways.
The best historical fiction books about women in STEM careers. Many of our book suggestions are based on real women.
Explore new historical fiction books for adults and teen readers. Read historical romance books, historical books about WW2, & epic stories.
Author Mariah Fredericks reveals how she conducted research on The Gilded Age for her new book, Death of a New American.
World War II historical fiction books about those who helped to hide, feed, and protect others throughout WW2.
Books often let us travel back in time and allow us to imagine a world completely different from ours. From historical changes and captivating characters, historical fiction books offer a world of wonder and awe that haunt us long after the last page. These are just some of the reasons why we
I have so many historical fiction recommendations for you! I’ve chosen to include some series in addition to the first book in the series. There are some incredible books in this post, and I’ve left out any books that I don’t think belong in a list of the best history novels.
Travel around the world with a good book. Take the Uncorked Reading Challenge to read more diversely. Explore the best new books.
You’ll love this list of some of the best historical fiction books to read, including historical series, epic novels, and popular historical fiction books.
2022 was a stellar year for historical fiction – so many titles in the genre released, and I worked my way through as many as I could. I love that the histori…
“I learned more than I ever learned in school.”
Featuring real-life heroines like Queen Elizabeth, Lady Jane Grey, Catherine the Great, and more.
Featuring blockbuster bestsellers from previous years and brand-new releases we can’t wait to get our hands on!
These vivid stories will transport you from colonial New England to the 1930s American South and beyond.
“I learned more than I ever learned in school.”
Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and within that, World War II and the Holocaust are my favorite historical events to read about. It's a time in history of fascinating extremes, a time when people demonstrated amazing courage and selflessness, but also a time when people were consumed by terrible cruelty and evil. Here's 14 historical fiction titles, focused on World War II and/or the Holocaust and separated into middle school and high school, that I've recently read and would recommend.
