I wanted to share some of the things I’ve personally learned from my own 8-year historical fiction journey, in the hope that it might resonate with you, too.

I wanted to share some of the novels in this genre that have resonated with me the most (and perhaps even left me wishing that I was the author because they were so good)!

The story of how the Writing The Past podcast began, as a space where historical fiction writers can share their thoughts and advice on bringing the past to life.

Whether you’re a seasoned author, or you’re trying out this genre for the first time, here’s a list of 25 historical fiction writing prompts to get those creative juices flowing.