Category: historical fiction
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Balancing History and Fiction in Historical Fiction by Robin Henry
How do you know what the right balance is? asks Robin Henry. In my work as a book coach and developmental editor, I have spent a lot of time with historical fiction manuscripts in addition to the time I spend reading them for fun. I am a part-time humanities instructor and librarian; therefore I love…
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When a Story Won’t Let You Go by Gareth Williams
Can I write about cultures other than my own? What changes to the historical record might be permissible in historical fiction? asks Gareth Williams. I read Apple Gidley’s excellent blog ‘Taking Liberties’ with great interest and empathy. She raises profound questions that confront all historical novelists eager to stray beyond their own back doors. Can…
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Call for Blogposts
In the run-up to the HNS UK 2024 conference, we are posting a series of blogposts here on the website, aiming to kick off dialogues and debates that we can continue together in the conference itself. Blogposts should address a current issue in historical fiction writing, reading, or publishing. They should be under 1,000 words.…
The Historical Novel Society UK 2024 conference 