I have read Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, Little Women, a dozen times over the years. Find out why this novel always touches my heart in my post on Almost an Author.
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Almost an Author post – Historical Writing Requires Attention to Detail
Writing historical novels requires greater attention to everyday details than when writing contemporary novels. Click here for a few examples of the types of topics a novelist may have to research.
Almost an Author post – Combatting the Noise Issue
Movies can have noise issues. Historical fiction writers who ignore all important news of the time period create noise issues.
Almost an Author Post – Research’s Unexpected Benefit
Novelists may sometimes find that their story stalls in the middle. Writers of historical fiction can reap unexpected benefits from their research.
Almost an Author post – Create Timeline of Novel’s Events
I guest posted on Almost An Author. In my post, I write about creating novel timelines, a helpful tool to keep novelists organized. Please check it out!
Almost an Author post – Seeing His Words in Print Baffles Mark Twain
Mark Twain’s life was at a pivotal moment. What does one do after losing a million dollars?
He was out of the States and in Nevada Territory where fortunes were made and lost while mining for silver in the 1860s. He ought to know; his part-ownership in a silver mine had made him a millionaire. Through the worst of misfortunes, Twain lost his interest in the mine after ten days. His loss ended up being the world’s gain.
Almost An Author post – What Historical Authors Glean from Old Photos
Old photos give historical authors a wealth of information because they give unintentional glimpses into everyday life. Don’t overlook the value of these snapshots. Authors are invited to read my post on Almost An Author where I am a column writer for “History in the Making.”
Almost an Author post – Don’t Say
Don’t say “cool” in historical novels unless referring to the temperature! Click here to read my writing article on Almost an Author. I welcome your comments!
Sandra Merville Hart 