Tag Archives | How to write a Historical

I love writing historical novels. I love diving into the research of the era.  I do crazy things like get dressed in the right attire, and listen to music from the area.  It’s so important to get it right. I wanted to quickly give you 5 tips on writing a great historical. It’s all about knowing your Era! Notes: Get books and articles written in the era to understand the lingo, the culture concerns, the political issues.  You need to get your head in the mind of your character by diving into that era. Rent movies and read books set in this era!  You can’t always rely on other people’s research, but you can get ideas to confirm later on. Read biographies about people set in this time.  It’s another […]