How To Write A Historical Novel In Seven Easy Steps – Step Seven

First published on the Centre for Youth Literature website, Inside A Dog, in 2012.

7. Admire Your Finished Book

Okay, this is the only step to writing a historical novel that is ACTUALLY easy. I may not have been totally accurate when I said you could write a historical novel in seven EASY steps. But hey, I’m a novelist. I’m allowed to make up some things.

Anyway, after this step, there are many other things that go on, to do with sales and marketing and publicity, so that people will actually buy the book. I’m not really an expert in any of that, but if you want to ask a question, leave a comment below and if I can’t answer it myself, I’ll see if I can find someone who does.

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