Publishing models: out with the old, in with the older?

Publishing models: out with the old, in with the older?

One of the hardest parts of being a writer of historical fiction (after writing the book, obviously) is deciding how to get your work in front of your readers. For most, there will be the pull of traditional publishing; of having your work accepted by a storied agent...
How to get started writing alternate historical fiction

How to get started writing alternate historical fiction

One of the great joys of being a writer is getting to play “What if”. Historical fiction in particular allows you to imagine the unseen scenarios that led to major historical events. We can create characters and circumstances that reveal the true story (or at least...
20 effective social media strategies for historical fiction authors

20 effective social media strategies for historical fiction authors

Social media can be a powerful and positive tool for authors, but it can also be a minefield to navigate. What should we post? On which platforms? How often? And so on. For historical fiction authors, social media works best when we acknowledge two fundamental...
10 query mistakes that could sink your submission

10 query mistakes that could sink your submission

So you’ve made it over the first hurdle — writing the book. You’ve poured your life’s blood into a magnum opus so breathtaking that the Booker Prize committee will be beating down your door. But first! You have to get it published. There are a few ways you can get a...