This workshop, focusing on three main uses of History in writing, is brought to you through:

ID: 1321091   (Rated: E) WInter Festival of 15 Weeklong Workshops  Weekly workshops open to the community. by Gabriella

All those participating in the workshop will be emailed with details of each workshop activity on the day corresponding to the activity It will also be listed in the forum and you can feel free to chat and discuss any needs or queries, either via private email, or in the forum.

Please feel free to email me, with any questions or queries you may have, and work alongside each other

I'd like to offer a BIG WELCOME to all participants:


20th January
History Uses in Fiction Writing How much research do you need to do? How much detail do you need to include, and what are the 'traps' to look out for ?

21st January
History Essay Writing Examining information sources (primary and secondary) in research, and expectations in delivery/structure - plus small evidence gathering task for an out-line

22nd January
feedback on evidence gathering, and possible application of uses, and development of out-line

23rd January
Expression of the Genre There are many different ways of expressing history in your writing, perhaps poetry, essay, short stories are some, but what about your tone and style? - plus short exercise of applying history to particular styles of writing.

24th January
feedback on exercise, and possible higlighting of areas of further interest for development and application.

25th January
Choosing and Using resources in practice - Workshop Practical #1


26th January
Writing and Editing - Workshop Practical #2


27th January
Peer reviews! - Reviewing each others work with our 'History Heads' on, and then celebrating! our accomplishments

ID: 1363506   (Rated: 13+) The Historical Society   created as a temporary group for the Historical Society by Acme

ID: 1364200   (Rated: 13+) The History Contest  A site wide contest. No prompts, just a whole lot of history! CLOSED by Acme

I also heartily recommend joining your country's team in

ID: 1254279   (Rated: ASR) Project Write World  Winners Announced! by iKïyå§ama

Essay writing, short srory, and poetry formats are encouraged in PWW, and can be a great way of using history as part of your craft in the wider community

And, although the following workshop is intended for those wishing to explore Journalism, I have found the methods advocated in creating a well researched, detailed, argued, and cited piece, as invaluable and useful in any area of essay writing:

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http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/alcove9/classics.html

http://www.refdesk.com/history.html

http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/history/referenc...

http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/hum30.00.00/

http://www.internet-resources.com/writers/wrlinks-history-ref.htm