From the Executive Editor of The Copperfield Review comes a definitive guide to historical storytelling.
Do you hear the voices of the past calling to be reclaimed? Writing historical fiction is more than just recording dates and names; it is the art of building a world so vivid and authentic that the centuries between the reader and the page seem to vanish.
In Painting the Past, Meredith Allard-author, professor, and editor of the award-winning literary journal The Copperfield Review-invites you into her workshop. Drawing on over twenty years of experience, she reveals how to bridge the gap between meticulous research and a soaring imagination.
In this craft-focused guide, you will learn how to:
- Build the Past: Conduct targeted research that breathes life into your setting without stalling your narrative.
- Uncover the "Human" in History: Develop believable characters who are products of their time, yet resonate with modern emotional truths.
- Balance Fact and Fiction: Master the delicate alchemy of blending historical data with creative license.
- Release Your Creative Spirit: Overcome the hurdles of world-building and share your passion for history with the world.
Whether you are a debut novelist or a seasoned historian, Painting the Past is an essential resource for anyone ready to do the work and turn their historical daydreams into a literary reality.
