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Writing Historical Fiction with Realistic Characters

Writing Historical Fiction with Realistic Characters

If writing historical fiction with realistic characters feels challenging to you, this blog post is for you. Most decisions are not easy black-or-white choices. Neither should those of your characters be. Learn to Write Historical Fiction by Doing Historical Research Authors portray realistic historical fiction characters by what is learned from historical research, practical daily living, and the setting’s place. There is no one right way to do research, but it’s a great idea to visit the actual place of…

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Research Tips for Writing Historical Fiction

Research Tips for Writing Historical Fiction

If you are new at writing historical fiction, research tips by historical fiction authors. Besides giving practical advice, often authors will share a personal experience of their own research. For example, Elizabeth Pye visited France multiple times, and some of her experiences are included in this blog post.

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Resources for a Historical Fiction Author

Resources for a Historical Fiction Author

Take a look at these resources for a historical fiction author suggested by Author Elizabeth Pye. Since authors of historical fiction are not cast from the same mold. reading historical fiction novels never gets old. If you ask ten authors what books they prefer to read, you’ll get ten different answers. Research, research, research. But then give yourself permission to write in ways that work best for you. 

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Historical Fiction: Choosing Characters’ Names & Topics

Historical Fiction: Choosing Characters’ Names & Topics

Elizabeth Pye, author of historical fiction, speaks about choosing characters’ names and topics in an interview. This interview presents a number of ways Author Pye has used in naming historical characters. Learn about the author’s experiences in choosing the perfect name for her historical fiction books. Fiction writers having a hard time with name choices for fictional characters, let Pye’s twist on creating unique names inspire you.

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Writing Journey for a Historical Fiction Novel

Writing Journey for a Historical Fiction Novel

Welcome to the first part of the writing journey for a historical fiction novel, Lucia’s Poppy Fields, in The French Connection series. In addition to my love of history and France, I became captivated by another time and place, World War I in Belgium. I have succumbed to the promise of an all-consuming seduction of my next novel while planning, researching, and plotting. An Amazon Associate can earn from qualifying purchases. Therefore, if you decide to make a purchase through…

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Therapeutic Writing: Write Down Your Thoughts

Therapeutic Writing: Write Down Your Thoughts

Do therapeutic writing and write down your thoughts and feelings when overwhelmed with stress and tough times. Write often in a journal, and/or make a mind map. By practicing writing sessions such as these, you can combat depressive symptoms. Nip feelings of depression in the bud with positive things like gratitude journaling. Such actions can help you steer clear of negative emotions. In fact, they may very well reveal possible solutions as well as release underlying emotions.

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Summer Reading for Francophiles

Summer Reading for Francophiles

Summer reading is enticing for the person fond of France or the French because, for the Francophile, everything French is exciting. Look for a variety of books and magazines to enlarge your personal library.

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How Seasons and Nature Affect the Way Authors Write

How Seasons and Nature Affect the Way Authors Write

Take a few moments to consider how seasons and nature affect the way authors write. Allow the beauty of different seasons and nature to inspire you whether you are a seasoned writer or new writer. Incorporate your observation of the changes in nature of the four seasons into your writing. Write down how the seasonal differences affect your five senses, and include your observations into a new story idea. When you come up with a good idea, save it in…

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Mon Amour, Friend or Foe – Historical Romance

Mon Amour, Friend or Foe – Historical Romance

Mon Amour, Friend or Foe, a historical romance in the World War II era, was written by Elizabeth Pye. The novel is the third in The French Connection series. Eighteen-year-old American Paulette Rousseau travels to Paris to attend the Sorbonne and ends up in the French Resistance.

How to Write WWII Historical Fiction

How to Write WWII Historical Fiction

Want to Write WWII historical fiction? Write WWII historical fiction by reading about the setting’s time period. Study the politics, economics and military strategy of the particular time and place you’re writing about. World War II Theaters of Operation This post may contain affiliate/referral links. It is a way for the writer and/or owner of this site’s content to earn advertising fees by advertising or linking to certain products and/or services. If you haven’t decided on the place of your…

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