Parhaat Writing Historical Podcastit (2024)

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Writing and self-publishing children’s historical fiction, with Karen Inglis 55:12

5M ago55:12

55:12

The 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 re-read to ourselves or future generations. It’s an opportunity and responsibility that Karen Inglis is well aware of. Karen talks about drawing inspiration from everyday life, digging …

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Writing historical crime fiction, with Vaseem Khan 57:16

6M ago57:16

57:16

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 first non-white chair of the CWA, is a fount of knowledge on creating charismatic crime-solving characters who grow over the course of a seri…

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How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction, with Steve Dacus 55:10

7M ago55:10

55:10

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, but good archival research can have a huge positive impact, helping you access primary details that make your setting and characters come alive. In this episode, Ju…

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Writing dual timelines and co-writing historical fiction, with Hazel Gaynor 53:30

8M ago53:30

53:30

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 explains how weaving back and forth between characters and eras can create mystery and allow the author to provide both light and shade in order to ensure variety in tone and mood. Having…

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Creating compelling characters in historical fiction, with Katherine Clements 54:40

9M ago54:40

54:40

Join bestselling novelist and writing coach Katherine Clements as she discusses the deep, human connection between reader and characters that distinguishes historical fiction from history. This episode also takes in topics including how to remain teachable as a writer, following your gut, and what a meaningful and bold writing career looks like. Th…

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Dark pages : writing epics, myths and legends with Giles Kristian 58:36

10M ago58:36

58:36

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. Although best known for writing bloodthirsty but heartfelt, lyrical tales set in the Dark Ages, the former pop star is a renaissance man. His many talents have seen him collabo…

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Elevate your writing: the power of critique groups, with Syd Young 53:23

1y ago53:23

53:23

In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by Syd Young, an author, lawyer, and longstanding participant in The History Quill’s group coaching programme. Syd's debut novel is a biographical contemporary historical fiction piece, centered around Lady Bird Johnson in the aftermath of the Kennedy assassination. Together with our hosts, she explo…

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Writing gothic historical fiction, with Anna Mazzola 53:20

1+ y ago53:20

53:20

In today’s episode, Theo and Julia are joined by Anna Mazzola, the award-winning and bestselling author known for her captivating gothic historical novels. With a background in law as a human rights and criminal justice solicitor, Anna brings a unique perspective to her storytelling, exploring the impact of crime and injustice in her works. Through…

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Unearthing forgotten tales, with Piper Huguley 47:11

1+ y ago47:11

47:11

In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by author Piper Huguley to explore the power of historical fiction in uncovering hidden narratives, and the art of crafting compelling biographical stories. Piper's dedication to writing about African American characters shines through as we delve into the lesser-known story of Ann Lowe for her histo…

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Creating a community of readers, with Octavia Randolph 48:39

1+ y ago48:39

48:39

In today’s episode, hosts Theo and Julia are joined by Octavia Randolph, author of the critically acclaimed Circle of Ceridwen Saga. With eleven books (and counting) set in 9th century England and Scandinavia during the Viking incursions, Octavia's meticulously researched and imaginatively crafted Norse sagas have gained a cult following among re…

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How to find a good literary agent, with Charlotte Colwill 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

In this episode, hosts Theo and Julia sit down with Charlotte Colwill, co-founder of the independent literary agency Colwill & Peddle, to discuss how both aspiring and established authors can find the right literary agent for them. Charlotte brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, having worked in bookselling before transitioning to th…

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Historical research and writing WW2 fiction, with Madeline Martin 41:33

1+ y ago41:33

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For our first ever episode of The History Quill Podcast, our expert hosts (and authors in their own right) Theo Brun and Julia Kelly are joined by New York Times and International bestselling author of WW2 historical fiction and historical romance Madeline Martin. Based in sunny Florida, Madeline is a die-hard history lover with her works spanning …

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Welcome to The History Quill Podcast: Writing and Publishing Historical Fiction 1:41

1+ y ago1:41

1:41

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 shari…

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Writing and self-publishing children’s historical fiction, with Karen Inglis 55:12

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Writing historical crime fiction, with Vaseem Khan 57:16

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How to use archives to enhance your historical fiction, with Steve Dacus 55:10

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Writing dual timelines and co-writing historical fiction, with Hazel Gaynor 53:30

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Creating compelling characters in historical fiction, with Katherine Clements 54:40

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Dark pages : writing epics, myths and legends with Giles Kristian 58:36

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Elevate your writing: the power of critique groups, with Syd Young 53:23

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Writing gothic historical fiction, with Anna Mazzola 53:20

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Unearthing forgotten tales, with Piper Huguley 47:11

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Creating a community of readers, with Octavia Randolph 48:39

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How to find a good literary agent, with Charlotte Colwill 46:53

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Historical research and writing WW2 fiction, with Madeline Martin 41:33

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Welcome to The History Quill Podcast: Writing and Publishing Historical Fiction 1:41

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