When I plan a trip, one of the first things I think about is what kind of research I can do there. Not because I’m looking for a tax write-off (because, hey, I still have to pay for the trip even if I can write some of it off later), but because I want to make…
Tag: historical fiction writing
Contests and Competitions
Tis the Season Now is a unique time for writers. In the mystery world, early in the year is the time when judging is beginning, nominations are being requested for a number of prize awards or Awards are being announced. Probably because the awards are for books published in the previous year. That said, RMFW’s…
All Those Potential Stories
One of the most frequent questions writers hear is “where do you get your story ideas?” Well, to be honest, where don’t we? A couple nights ago, we were clicking through channels and landed on a PBS program about nineteenth century unsolved crimes. The episode was about a string of murders in Austin, Texas in…
Don’t Listen to Mr. Scrooge
By Lucinda Stein History. Research. “Bah, humbug!” some might say. But as an author, I’ve found writing historical fiction brings surprising benefits. A writer needs a good understanding of the time period, including clothing and hairstyles, transportation, customs, lifestyles, political and social trends, architecture, etc. Whew! Research takes time and effort. But like writing a…