Basics of Writing Good Historical Novels

Good historical writing is analytical, exact, precise and fascinating. The hardest part of writing historical mysteries, like The Ivy League Chronicles: 9 Squares, is choosing what to incorporate and what to forget, in light of the fact that there are much more topics to cover and almost not enough space on the page (or in the book).

REASONS BEHIND THE POPULARITY OF BOOKS LIKE The Ivy League Chronicles: 9 Squares

For what reason do historical mysteries, like The Ivy League Chronicles: 9 Squares place such importance not only on authectic research, but writing? Writing is both an important skill no mater what genre or type. The style of writing as well as the history draws a readers’ interest not only to the story, but the history behind the story.  E.K. Prescott believes the way the history is written (the writing style of the author) is as important as the history itself.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND WHILE WRITING HISTORICAL MYSTERIES

The Past isn't the same as History:

·         History requires evidence.

·         History isn't everything that occurred before, it is what fits the narrative.

·         History isn't just a depiction of what occurred previously, but an endeavour to understand it as well.

Understanding requires Interpretation:

·         One’s interpretation is a way of making sense and understanding of the past.

·         The evidence can't justify itself, it requires analysis.

·         Understanding historical events requires the repertoire of  a wide range of proof from many resources.

·         Proof of the past is always questionable.

The Ivy League Chronicles: 9 Squares is written by the popular historical writer E.K Prescott. She uses the many historical writing tips mentioned above, and many more. E. K. believes writing is an Art and a Science:

The Science is researching known and unknown details. The Art is how you use this information to make history come ALIVE!