Writing Historical Novels: Creating the historical blockbuster

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Viva Studymates are designed to help you save time and get better grades. Each book breaks learning into manageable chunks that explain the ideas clearly, help you understand easily and make your learning more effective. The authors are all expert teachers. Writing Historical Novels: How often have you thought, I wish I could write a period piece? There is a skill in writing historical novels and Marina Oliver should know since she has written dozens of them. In this book she takes you through the steps needed to create the kind of novel that will keep your readers turning the pages and then bring them back asking for more. This is a step by step practical guide that explains the genre and helps you to establish what kind of historical novel you want to write. About The Author Marina Oliver is a highly experienced author and creative writing teacher. She has published almost 50 novels, several books on writing, and has worked as an expert "book doctor" with the romantic novelists association and the storytracks appraisal agency. She reviews for the historical Novel Society and lives in Shropshire with her husband. Table Of Contents The joys of historicals Be a professional - you’re a writer Getting started Characters 1 : People are same the world over Characters 2 : Circumstances change Plot - the all important middle Convincing settings Dialogue Some other technique Research is essential Revision Presentation and publication Appendix Glossary