How to Write Historical Novels

by Legat Michael

The historical novel, a firm favourite with the reading public, is a genre which attracts many writers. Here is a practical and easy-to-follow guide, written with expertise and authority, for any author who wants to work in this field. It covers the subject in considerable depth, examining construction, characterisation, research, the techniques of story-telling, and dialogue, and it contains helpful tips on conveying a sense of period. Finally, it suggests the best way of finding a publisher for the finished work.

138 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Helene Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

ISBN? - 9780749000226

General Subject/s? - Writing / Fiction / History

Title? - A simple and to the point title - this book gives you pointers on how to write and publish historical fiction books.

General Analysis? - Broken down into easily digestible chapters, this book is full of little hints and tips to help aspiring writers get published. The sections on characterisation and research are particularly good. The publication chapter could have done with a bit more detail, however, and this book alone is not really enough to write a novel, though I doubt it is intended to be.

Recommend? - Yes, full of great tips for the aspiring writer.