I’m so delighted to be hosting a masterclass with Emma Darwin on How to Write Historical Fiction. Emma  is the bestselling author of the newsletter, This Itch of Writing , an invaluable guide to the craft of writing. Emma is also the author of prize-nominated and best selling historical novels, The Mathematics of Love and A Secret Alchemy , and the acclaimed guide Get Started in Writing Historical Fiction . She has a third historical novel out in November called, The Bruegel Boy . I’ve also written two historical novels, The Priest and the Lily and Sugar Island (as Sanjida O’Connell). In our masterclass, How to write Historical Fiction, we’ll be discussing:* What makes historical fiction resonate with modern readers* How to balance research with storytelling* Create authentic characters and dialogue* Find the right voice for your period* Avoid common pitfalls in the genre* Why and how Emma set about writing a novel set in the 16th century Low Countries (the forthcoming The Bruegel Boy) – and what happened when she did.There will be plenty of time for questions, and you’ll also get a take-home handout with tips and practical exercises to develop your own writing.As well as writing, between us we’ve taught, mentored and advised thousands of writers – and would love to help you. Do join us! 7-9.30 pm GMT Wednesday 26 NovemberYou can book via Luma: How to write Historical Fiction: A Masterclass with Emma Darwin and Sanjida O’Connellluma.com/0m0ddh4yJoin our newsletters on Substack to receive a 20% discount code Wild Writing with Sanjida This Itch of Writing with Emma Darwin

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