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“But I am a Writer!” The Pestilence of Praise
Hot Takes (noun) Definition: “A quickly produced, strongly worded, and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or reaction (as in response to current news)” Merriam-Webster (1st use 2012) Nurturing, supportive, positive, respectful, encouraging, non-judgmental… Has anyone noticed how often these … Continue reading
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Tagged critique groups, writing advice, writing classes, writing potential
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The One Thing Historical Fiction Writers Ought to Know
The Gender-Genre Wars In a recent issue of Writer’s Digest, literary agent Irene Goodman offered her advice on “16 Things All Historical Fiction Writers Need to Know.” Among them was the caution (?) that “This kind of fiction requires high … Continue reading
Posted in random thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged aspiring writers, authors, characters, genre fiction, historical fiction historical romance romance popoular culutre trashy novels bodice rippers chics in corsets Anya Seton IRene Goodman literary agents Slammerkin Emma Donoghu, history, literature, women writers, writing
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Advice on How to Write Historical Fiction–Not
By the way, did anyone notice that there has been much ‘how-to’ and ‘advice’ offered lately on writing historical fiction ? A perusal of the ‘literature’—and I confess to have done my share—finds that some are more ‘creative’ than others Continue reading
The Lusignans of Poitou
The recent developments in the Middle East revived academic and public interest in the West’s previous encounters with that part of the world. These events created something of a cottage industry of histories and novels recounting the crusades, particularly the … Continue reading
Posted in history notes
Tagged crusades, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Guy de Lusignan, Hana Samek Norton, Hattin, historical fiction, historical fiction writers, historical research, Jonathan Riley-Smith, Mélusine, Richard the Lionheart, Steven Runciman, The Serpent's Crown, The Sixth Surrender
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