Writing from multiple points of view

Writing from multiple points of view

Last updated Jul 13, 2026 | Blog

One of the joys of historical fiction is to provide insight into the motives and emotions of characters living through historical events. Story writers plunge into characters’ minds, exploring their thoughts, in a way that is impossible for historians. Many novels are...
Top tips for writing gothic historical fiction

Top tips for writing gothic historical fiction

Last updated Jul 13, 2026 | 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 Jul 13, 2026 | 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...