I’ve been writing historical fantasy for some years now, and have a few thoughts on how to do it well. Historical fantasy isn’t just adding magic to the story. It’s about blending magic thoughtfully to history in a ways that transforms the story. The following rules are mainly personal preference. They’re more guidelines I followContinue reading “7 Tips for Writing Historical Fantasy”
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The Real Magic of Educational Television
The author reflects on the impact of educational television, particularly programs like Sesame Street, which emerged from 1960s social change. Their upcoming novel, The Starseekers, includes a subplot about a magical educational show, highlighting the show’s diverse roots and its innovative approach to teaching children while continuing to address relevant social issues.
The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers
The thing they don’t tell you about being a writer is that you have to *gasp* talk to people. Only a rare breed of writers can emerge out of nowhere, release a book, and vanish. For the rest of us talking about books, writing, and other topics (to mix up talking about books) is howContinue reading “The Benefits of Going Out Into the World for Writers”
Nicole Glover 