Writing Historical Fiction: Creating the historical blockbuster
Writers Guides: A Studymates Series
- written by an expert who is
a published historical fiction writer - Deals with a growing market of amateurs
and undergraduates - Each chapter develops a mental or practical skill
- Advice packaged in bite-sized chunks.
Who else wants to become a top selling novelist?
Have you always wanted to write historical fiction but not known how to go about it? Or are you a published novelist who wants to switch genres? In her meticulously researched book – packed with worked examples, summaries and tips - Marina Oliver covers all aspects of writing historical fiction –
This book includes details on:
■ ten things you need to do to get started |
■ how to research your target period |
■ presenting your work to a publisher or agent |
■ the 5 stages of a plot |
■ how to write convincing dialogue |
■ the publication process |
This book is ideal for:
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All students taking courses to improve their creative writing skills
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Post 16-Level students and first-year undergraduates on creative writing and creative studies degrees
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Adult education centres including WEA
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Teachers, tutors and lecturers
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School libraries, reference and public libraries
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University and college central libraries.
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Ideal for undergraduates
SUBJECT AREA
Creative writing/Creative studies/Eng Lit
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