How To Write Alternate History

by Grey Wolf

Grey Wolf's articles on how to write alternate history, including what to look out for, considerations to bear in mind, and ideas for progression.

The articles cover a wide range of related subjects, such as creating small but noticeable changes in things like the brand names which are popular, the activities which are to be found at the local pub, or the names of sports teams.

Developing Points of Departure (Divergence) and realistic alternatives in areas such as music, sport and dynastic marriages are also covered.

Genres: Alternate History

170 pages, Paperback

First published June 12, 2013

About the author

Grey Wolf currently lives near Swansea in South Wales, and is self-employed. He edits www.ahfmagazine.com and runs several local history websites in the Upper Swansea Valley. He misses Sparrowhawk, but one day things will change for the better.

Reviews

[Alan White · Rating 2 out of 5]

I didn't find this too helpful for writing alternate history. It feels more like a collection of essays about alternate history than a coherent book on how to write alternate history.