Painting the Past

<p>From the Executive Editor of <em>The Copperfield Review</em> comes a definitive guide to the joys of historical storytelling.</p><p></p><p>Do you hear the voices of the past calling to you? Writing historical fiction is more than just recording dates and names. It is the art of building a world so vivid and authentic that the centuries between the reader and the page seem to vanish.</p><p></p><p>In <em>Painting the Past</em> Meredith Allard-author and executive editor of the award-winning literary journal <em>The Copperfield Review</em>-invites you into her workshop. Drawing on over twenty years of experience she reveals how to bridge the gap between meticulous research and a soaring imagination.</p><p></p><p>In this craft-focused guide you will learn how to:</p><p></p><ul><li>Recreate the Past: Conduct targeted research that breathes life into your setting without stalling your narrative.</li><li>Uncover the Human in History: Develop believable characters who are products of their time yet resonate with modern emotional truths.</li><li>Balance Fact and Fiction: Master the delicate alchemy of blending historical data with creative license.</li><li>Release Your Creative Spirit: Overcome the hurdles of world-building and share your passion for history with the world.</li></ul><p></p><p>Whether you are a debut novelist or a seasoned historian <em>Painting the Past</em> is an essential resource for anyone ready to do the work and turn their historical daydreams into a literary reality.</p>