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Writing Historical Fiction

A Writers' and Artists' Companion

by Celia Brayfield
Duncan Sprott
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Writing Historical Fiction: A Writers' & Artists' Companion is an invaluable companion for a writer working in this challenging and popular literary genre, whether your period is Ancient Rome or World War II.
PART 1 includes reflections on the genre and provides a short history of historical fiction.
PART 2 contains guest contributions from Margaret Atwood, Ian Beck, Madison Smartt Bell, Ronan Bennett, Vanora Bennett, Tracy Chevalier, Lindsay Clarke, Elizabeth Cook, Anne Doughty, Sarah Dunant, Michel Faber, Margaret George, Philippa Gregory, Katharine McMahon, Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Hilary Mantel, Alan Massie, Ian Mortimer, Kate Mosse, Charles Palliser, Orhan Pamuk, Edward Rutherfurd, Manda Scott, Adam Thorpe, Stella Tillyard, Rose Tremain, Alison Weir and Louisa Young.

PART 3 offers practical exercises and advice on such topics as research, plots and characters, mastering authentic but accessible dialogue and navigating the world of agents and publishers.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Writers' and Artists' Companions

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    December 5, 2013

  • Formats

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      • ISBN: 9781780935775

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      • ISBN: 9781780935775
      • File size: 713 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      June 1, 2014

      In addition to featuring illuminating reflections on the genre of historical fiction by novelists Brayfield (Wild Weekend) and Sprott (The Ptolemies), this title includes contributions by such luminaries as Margaret Atwood, Philippa Gregory, Hilary Mantel, and Orhan Pamuk. Brayfield and Sprott are at their best as they introduce the genre, discuss its history, consider the freedoms and constraints it provides, and reflect on the pains and pleasures of the research that informs the work. As with most superlative guides, this one reads like an engaging conversation rather than a lesson. The material assumes some knowledge on the part of the reader so that those who don't know the difference between third-person limited and third-person omniscient, for example, won't learn it here and should turn to manuals by John Gardner (The Art of Fiction) before tackling this volume. But for the aspiring historical novelist, this book offers substantial rewards. The work concludes with practical advice on how to go about conducting research for historical fiction. VERDICT A valuable resource for ambitious historical fiction writers everywhere.--Paul Stenis, Pepperdine Univ. Lib., Malibu, CA

      Copyright 2014 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from February 1, 2016

      One of the few guides to cover the historical fiction genre specifically, this resource contains the reflections of top historical novelists, details the history of the genre, and offers advice on research and craft. (LJ 6/1/14)

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Library Journal

      February 1, 2016

      One of the few guides to cover the historical fiction genre specifically, this resource contains the reflections of top historical novelists, details the history of the genre, and offers advice on research and craft. (LJ 6/1/14)

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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  • English

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