How To Write A Historical Fiction Novel: A Beginner's Guide To Writing A Novel Outline From Scratch. We Take You From Idea To Book Using Creative Prompts And Tips That Work To Ensure Your Success!

By Hackney and Jones

You'll be bursting with ideas for captivating historical fiction plots with ease!

Would you like to have a friendly step-by-step guide that takes you from the initial concept to the exhilarating moment of publishing?

Imagine the satisfaction of crafting a historical fiction novel that not only transports readers to another time but

• Language: English
• Publisher: Hackney and Jones
• Release date: May 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9781915216922

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PART I

The Genre Bundle

The Genre Bundle – Historical Fiction

The Genre Bundle is our secret weapon in the fight against the dreaded writer's block. Whether you are a die-hard plotter or a free-as-a-bird pantser, this has something for both. It will help you to plan a solid summary of your novel and give you the creative freedom to add elements as you see fit.

In this section, we will cover all the elements you will need to consider to plan a solid summary of your novel. We have compiled The Genre Bundle by looking at the top 50 books in the historical fiction genre. Throughout this guide, we've used the top 50 bestselling historical fiction books as the basis of our research.

We have taken a deep dive into the elements that make them bestselling.

This includes:

The Words Most Frequently Used In Bestselling Book Descriptions

Character Names And Roles

Events

Locations

Titles And Subtitles

Do's And Don't's Of The Genre

Historical Fiction Tropes And Stereotypes

Power Words

More Plot Twists To Add To Your Ending

Characters Part 2 - Develop Them Further

Internal And External Goals

At the end of this section, you will put all your thoughts together into one amazing novel summary.

Before we expand on the sections above, we need to establish a definition of what historical fiction is.

Historical fiction takes place in the past. Novels in this genre bring to life the specific details of the period and the social norms, cultural traditions and speech so that the reader can immerse themselves completely into another time.

Novels in this genre commonly bring in relevant historical events and/or figures to add richness to the story.

Let's talk for a moment about writing-to-market. Some die-hard pantsers claim writing-to-market takes all the creativity out of writing.

This is not true.

Writing-to-market is nothing to do with the actual quality of the book. It involves looking at what type of book is selling and the themes it involves. Then you write a book in this vein, but with your own take on it. This way you are giving your readers what they want.

Trends come and go, and hopping on one is not always a bad thing. Quality lives forever, which is what your book will be.

Especially if your goal or intention is to make money from your writing. We see it as a trade - readers get a book they know they will enjoy as it is in the niche they can't get enough of at the moment. Authors get a sale. Simple. Readers want entertainment and you are the one who delivers. It's a