Welcome to The History Quill Podcast!
The History Quill Podcast is all about writing and publishing historical fiction.
Brought to you by The History Quill and hosted by historical fiction authors Julia Kelly and Theodore Brun, each episode features a special guest sharing their insights and experiences. Some are bestselling historical fiction authors, others are aspiring writers sharing their journey so far, and others are industry insiders and experts.
We cover writing craft, research, traditional publishing, self-publishing, book marketing, and more – all through the unique lens of the historical fiction genre. Join us!
Episodes
#12: Writing and self-publishing children’s historical fiction
Episode 12 Writing and self-publishing children's historical fiction26 June 2024The books we read as children are hugely formative, shaping our tastes long after we’ve moved on to adult literature, and often drawing us back to old favourites to...
#11: Writing historical crime fiction
Episode 11 Writing historical crime fiction29 May 2024Learn 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,...
#10: How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction
Episode 10 How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction24 April 2024Research 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...
#9: Writing dual-timelines and co-writing historical fiction
Episode 9 Writing dual timelines and co-writing historical fiction, with Hazel Gaynor27 March, 2024Hazel Gaynor, bestselling author on both sides of the Atlantic, joins Theo and Julia to talk about the processes and priorities for writers of...
#8: Creating compelling characters in historical fiction
Episode 8 Creating compelling characters in historical fiction, with Katherine Clements9 February, 2024Join bestselling novelist and writing coach Katherine Clements as she discusses the deep, human connection between reader and characters that...
#7: Dark pages: writing epics, myths and legends
Episode 7 Dark pages: writing epics, myths, and legends, with Giles Kristian24 January, 2024For the first episode of season two, returning hosts Theo and Julia are joined by bestselling author of Lancelot, Camelot and the Raven and Sigurd...
Bonus episode: how to succeed in historical fiction
Bonus episode How to succeed in historical fiction24 January, 2024We're excited to bring you this special bonus episode, available exclusively to our email subscribers. Two successful authors, traditionally published Gill Paul and independently...
#6: Elevate your writing: the power of critique groups
Episode 6 Elevate your writing: the power of critique groups, with Syd Young22 August, 2023In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by Syd Young, an author, lawyer, and longstanding participant in The History Quill’s group coaching...
#5: Writing gothic historical fiction
Episode 5 Writing gothic historical fiction, with Anna Mazzola26 July, 2023In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by Anna Mazzola, the award-winning and bestselling author known for her captivating gothic historical novels. With a...
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