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Historical writing

History in the Making
The Desire for Street Cars-Then and Now

In the early 1900s trolleys, otherwise known as “streetcars,” began popping up all over the United States. (For this…
January 20, 2023
History in the Making
Some Interesting Facts and a Statue of Classic Author, Charles Dickens

Did you know Charles Dickens’ full name was Charles John Huffam Dickens? I didn’t, and Dickens is one of…
December 20, 2022
History in the Making
FIGGY PUDDING IN THE MAKING

If there’s Figgy pudding, it must be Christmas! Just ask Tiny Tim, the endearing child in Charles Dickens’ 1843…
December 20, 2021
History in the Making
An Unexpected Nugget

When doing research for a historical novel, you may find an unexpected nugget that could add some extra excitement,…
July 20, 2021
History in the Making
What Time is It?

When writing historical fiction, it’s important to be aware of your timeline. Timelines are significant in all genres of…
April 20, 2021
History in the Making
A Parade of Events

Thanksgiving morning! Heroine’s day begins in the kitchen helping Mother stuff Tom Turkey. Task done, they lug the heavy…
November 20, 2020
History in the Making
Using Your Research for More than Your Novel

Writing a novel is hard work and takes time. Writing a Historical Fiction novel may require more time and…
October 20, 2020
History in the Making
Thinking Inside the Icebox

From the ingenuity of Thomas Moore, the icebox first appeared on the American scene in 1802. Like many new…
August 20, 2020
History in the Making
The History of Your Characters

When we think of “historical”, we think the story is set in a historical time period, and many of…
July 20, 2020
History in the Making
Hospitality in Writing

Have you ever read any books by Shel Silverstein? Since 1963, his poems and drawings have delighted countless children…
June 20, 2020
History in the Making
Why You Need to Get Your Historical Facts Straight

If you’re a historical fiction writer who is under quarantine or lockdown, whether voluntary or government mandated, now would…
May 31, 2020
History in the Making
Decoration Day: The Joy of Remembering Ancestors

Decoration Day! It looks like an entry in a day planner, and visions of Christmas, a birthday, or a…
May 20, 2020
History in the Making
Comic Relief: The Golden AGe of Comic Books Amidst Americans in Crisis

Comics Book #1 landed on newsstands in June 1938, and from its pages Superman soared into the lives of…
February 20, 2020
History in the Making
Unexpected Treasures

As both a reader and a writer, I enjoy spending time in book stores and libraries. This year some…
January 20, 2020
History in the Making
Notes from a Contest Judge

Have you ever entered your work in a writing contest? These contests are organized by organizations like the American…
December 20, 2019
History in the Making
BOGGED DOWN IN CRANBERRY SAUCE: A condensed history of a Thanksgiving favorite

Think cranberries! From there, it’s not a long stretch to thoughts of Thanksgiving. And for a writer, creative juices…
November 20, 2019
History in the Making
Is This Story Historical?

As a writer, I like to continue writing flash fiction or short stories while working on a novel. My…
October 20, 2019
History in the Making
The Epistolary Novel Form

The popularity of this literary device dropped off prior to the turn of the nineteenth century, but its recent…
September 20, 2019
History in the Making
How Much Research is Required in Historical Fiction?

As an historical romance author, I love history. I love learning about different historical time periods and the events…
July 20, 2019
History in the Making
Historical Fiction Basics and Top Ten Time Periods

Those of us who write Historical Fiction are drawn to re-imagining the past and reconstructing times gone by. History…
June 20, 2019
History in the Making
Fun and Games

Board games − at some time in our lives, most of us have awakened on Christmas morning to find…
November 20, 2018
History in the Making
Electrifying Fiction

The dark house looked lonely and foreboding as Ellen pulled the key from her reticule and fumbled with the…
August 20, 2018
History in the Making
Naming Characters in Your Historical Novels

Have you ever read a fictional novel set in the 1700s where the main character is named Harper (22…
July 30, 2018
History in the Making
Dialogue Contractions in Historical Novels

by Sandra Merville Hart Historical novelists research ways of life, events, fashion, and a myriad of other topics.…
May 21, 2017
History in the Making
Combatting the Noise Issue

By Sandra Merville Hart A few family members came over to watch a movie this weekend. The dramatic…
February 24, 2017