In the trenches: writing realistic war scenes in historical fiction

In the trenches: writing realistic war scenes in historical fiction

Ultima ratio regum. The last argument of kings. King Louis XIV of France liked the phrase so much he had it on his cannons. Wars mark big turning points in history, so they naturally serve as the ultimate form of conflict and drama. So much historical fiction focuses...
The six days of Twixmas: festive writing prompts for the holiday lull

The six days of Twixmas: festive writing prompts for the holiday lull

In our final blog post of the year, we invite you to give yourself the gift of time and imagination after the holiday rush. Here are six quick, low-pressure writing prompts inspired by the traditions and customs of Christmases past during Twixmas – the period between...