
I’m so delighted to be hosting a masterclass with
Emma Darwin
on
How to Write Historical Fiction. Emma is the bestselling author of the newsletter,
This Itch of Writing
, an invaluable guide to the craft of writing. Emma is also the author of prize-nominated and best selling historical novels,
The Mathematics of Love
and
A Secret Alchemy
, and the acclaimed guide
Get Started in Writing Historical Fiction
. She has a third historical novel out in November called,
The Bruegel Boy
. I’ve also written two historical novels,
The Priest and the Lily
and
Sugar Island
(as Sanjida O’Connell). In our masterclass,
How to write Historical Fiction, we’ll be discussing:* What makes historical fiction resonate with modern readers* How to balance research with storytelling* Create authentic characters and dialogue* Find the right voice for your period* Avoid common pitfalls in the genre* Why and how Emma set about writing a novel set in the 16th century Low Countries (the forthcoming The Bruegel Boy) – and what happened when she did.There will be plenty of time for questions, and you’ll also get a take-home handout with tips and practical exercises to develop your own writing.As well as writing, between us we’ve taught, mentored and advised thousands of writers – and would love to help you. Do join us!
7-9.30 pm GMT Wednesday 26 NovemberYou can book via
Luma:
How to write Historical Fiction: A Masterclass with Emma Darwin and Sanjida O’Connellluma.com/0m0ddh4yJoin our newsletters on Substack to receive a 20% discount code
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Published on September 30, 2025 04:03