Top tips for writing gothic historical fiction

Top tips for writing gothic historical fiction

Last updated Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

Gothic writing has chilled and inspired countless authors, and there is no reason why you can’t add a touch of the dark and brooding to your own historical fiction.  However, writing gothic historical fiction is more than just slamming a big button saying ‘Tim Burton’...
Is your story idea viable? 7 tips to help you decide

Is your story idea viable? 7 tips to help you decide

Last updated Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

Inspiration for a novel can come from anywhere, and it’s always exciting when an idea strikes. But how do you know if an idea is viable? What does viable even mean? Essentially, an idea is viable if it’s strong enough to carry a whole novel, from the first page to the...
16 top historical fiction publishers

16 top historical fiction publishers

Last updated Dec 13, 2023 | Blog

If you’ve toiled over a manuscript, polished it and made it the best it can be, you might be on the search for a suitable home for your precious words. You might be daunted by this prospect – so many publishers, where to begin? Finding a publisher for your manuscript...
Picturing the past: how art can inspire and inform your writing

Picturing the past: how art can inspire and inform your writing

Last updated Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

Art is a rich resource for historical fiction writers. It tells us what things looked like – and what people thought. Want to know what fashions were worn in your period? Easy, look at portrait paintings. Every story about the Tudors conjures Holbein’s iconic portrait...
What ails you? Medical treatment through time

What ails you? Medical treatment through time

Last updated Sep 5, 2024 | Blog

The astonishing intricacy of the human body is wondrous, yet sometimes it malfunctions and we fall ill. This blog post will look at how Western medicine and treatment – particularly in Britain – was influenced by religion and superstition, the printed word, war,...