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| Edit | Post #2557 | Initial revision | — | over 4 years ago |
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A: How to handle foreign military ranks? You can also use an appendix. These don't have to be as dry and as detailed as they have the reputation for. (I think Lord of the Rings put many writers off using an appendix). For instance, Simon Scarrow writes incredibly successful fiction about a pair of Roman warriors, one a Centurion and the oth... (more) |
— | about 13 years ago |
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A: Choosing character names is a constant difficulty If setting your story in the real world, be careful of the social connotations of choosing foreign names. In the US, Billy Bob and Chuck carry certain connotations (southern and down-to-earth respectively). Likewise in the UK, Charles and Oliver will have social connotations. If you are an English sp... (more) |
— | about 13 years ago |
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Should you read your own genre? In terms of novel writing, I tend to avoid my own genre, at least for the most part. Some of the reasons why: Genre Blindness / Genre Trap: Too much reading of your own genre blinds you to the tropes and clichés used by the genre which then pervade your own work. Writing Style Influences Here your ... (more) |
— | about 13 years ago |
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What is a good methodology for researching a historical novel? I'm having difficulty with the research aspect of my historical novel. This question was originally going to be "how much research should one do to write a historical novel?" to which, answering my own question is, "as much as you need to". Thinking about this some more, it's not the 'what' or the 'h... (more) |
— | about 13 years ago |