8 Steps for Outlining a Novel
I’m in the midst of outlining a new novel and thought I would share the process I’m using which I’ve cobbled together from various sources. The examples shown are rough and rather cryptic
February 1, 2016
I’m in the midst of outlining a new novel and thought I would share the process I’m using which I’ve cobbled together from various sources. The examples shown are rough and rather cryptic
Greg Taylor’s novel Lusitania R.E.X won the first M.M. Bennetts Award for historical fiction. The award was presented at last June’s Historical Novel Society conference in Denver and I had the
Frank Rockland and I share a passion for WWI and as fellow Canadians, I’m delighted he agreed to provide his perspective on historical fiction. Take it away, Frank. What are
You may have read some of my blathering posts about the guts of historical fiction. So, now I’m putting my ‘money where my mouth is’ as I begin a new novel set in 19th
Today I’ve selected authors’ tips on writing historical fiction from around the web. From How to Write Historical Fiction: 7 Tips on Accuracy and Authenticity by Susanna Calkins author of A Murder
On January 6th, I posted 24 of the 40 books read during 2015. So today I’m including the balance using the same rating system: LR = light, enjoyable read; GR
January and a new year. A time for reflecting, for planning, and in my case, a time to think about writing. Last year’s overarching goals were: (1) Novels that are recognized
Dana Chamblee Carpenter teaches creative writing at a university in Nashville, TN. Her short fiction has appeared in The Arkansas Review, Jersey Devil Press, and Maypop and her debut novel, Bohemian Gospel,
40 books in 2015 – not as many as 2014, but still a decent number. As with 2014, some were superb, others I did not finish. Most were historical fiction;
Dear friends … I’m taking a brief vacation from all things related to writing. Christmas is such a wonderful time to relax while enjoying the spirit of renewal, fellowship, kindness, and
The historical fiction author behind A Writer of History...
