#11: Writing historical crime fiction

#11: Writing historical crime fiction

Episode 11 Writing historical crime fiction 29 May 2024 Learn the secrets of writing great historical crime fiction with Vaseem Khan, international bestseller and winner of the prestigious Crime Writers’ Association (CWA) Historical Dagger. Vaseem, who is also the...
#10: How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction

#10: How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction

Episode 10 How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction 24 April 2024 Research is so important to piecing together the material world of your novel. Not only are archives an important tool in helping you avoid anachronisms that can be jarring for readers,...
#9: Writing dual-timelines and co-writing historical fiction

#9: Writing dual-timelines and co-writing historical fiction

Episode 9 Writing dual timelines and co-writing historical fiction, with Hazel Gaynor 27 March, 2024 Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author on both sides of the Atlantic, joins Theo and Julia to talk about the processes and priorities for writers of dual-timelines. She...
#8: Creating compelling characters in historical fiction

#8: Creating compelling characters in historical fiction

Episode 8 Creating compelling characters in historical fiction, with Katherine Clements 9 February, 2024 Join bestselling novelist and writing coach Katherine Clements as she discusses the deep, human connection between reader and characters that distinguishes...
#7: Dark pages: writing epics, myths and legends

#7: Dark pages: writing epics, myths and legends

Episode 7 Dark pages: writing epics, myths, and legends, with Giles Kristian 24 January, 2024 For the first episode of season two, returning hosts Theo and Julia are joined by bestselling author of Lancelot, Camelot and the Raven and Sigurd trilogies, Giles Kristian....