Writing Historical Fiction

* Saturday, April 27, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Historical fiction is one of the most popular genres in the book world and it’s really fun to write, too!

In this informative and interactive masterclass, best-selling historical novelists Siobhan Curham and Linda Joy Myers will guide you through the key elements of writing gripping historical fiction, from creating believable characters and page-turning plots to venturing down the research rabbit hole.

This class is perfect for beginners and writers looking to breathe new life into a historical work-in-progress.

Topics covered will include:

• Coming up with an idea: choosing a time period, choosing your characters
• The importance of research: Why it all starts with research and where to find it
• Finding the plot: Using a historical timeline and events as the backbone for your plot
• Developing characters: How to flesh out a real and fictional historical character
• Descriptive details: What kind of details do you need and where to find them
• Final brainstorming exercise/action plan: Leave feeling inspired to work on your historical novel