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Mind The Details
I've been stuck home, sick for a week, and while I don't generally watch much tv or movies, I started watching The Tudors out of boredom. It's a series about King Henry Vlll, and his numerous wives. I loved looking at the costumes and watching the intrigue of the king's court. I wasn't super fond of the way criminals were dealt with, it was interesting to put myself into the situations and see what emotions were brought forth during a good hanging...or beheading...or burning. Yeah, it was pretty grisly at times.
And of course, with all of those wives, some children were born. Not many lived, not many procreated, but in all - the royal line continued. Along with children came the question of hierarchy and heirs to the throne. It was sorted out, and history went on. What fascinated me the most, was the series stuck with a lot of the historical details, without forcing them into the scenes. As writers, we should keep this in mind. No matter how detailed your 'world' is, it can only be presented in a palatable way to your reader, or you've lost them in your intricate mire.
And if you're following a historical event in your story arc, try to keep as many true details as you can, so the story feels true and accurate. The more believable the details, the more your reader can invest emotionally in your writing. And limit your beheadings...ick. Write on!
This month's question: Do you believe a lot of historical research is necessary to write historical fiction?
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Excerpt: "Hey, Frank aren't you cold?"
Frank picked up a can from the garbage. Then, turned around to see who spoke to him as he he pulled his tattered coat up to his dark eyes and face to block the cold. He looked up at a woman sitting on the top of the dumpster with striking blue eyes, brushing her long, dark hair. She wore a flimsy red silk vest, and balloon style pants with curled up points on her silver shoes. She tapped her fingers on her ruby lips and hopped off the lid, then walked over to where Frank leaned against the container.
"Didn't you hear me when I asked if you were cold, Frank?"
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Excerpt: Somehow two souls had managed to topple onto each other. Merial gently and very carefully disengaged the souls. He checked them for damage but apart from a sinister swirling in their core they appeared normal. He would have to report this. His clean record would be tarnished. He had only been promoted 90 years ago. This was going to be bad.
Excerpt: Henry marched down the hall, intent on his mission. Recently crowned Henry V, he had a lot of things he wanted to accomplish as king. First, he had to build the coffers in England. The English people needed to believe in their monarch and their government again. Then he would pursue his true desire – becoming the next King of France. Henry’s ambitious plans were sure to bring glory to England.
Excerpt: “Marvin,” he said. “What’s going on around here? Why are all of my subjects so miserable?”
The wizard swallowed hard, wishing that he didn’t have to be the one to break the bad news. It could very well cost him his life.
Excerpt: As Ni-essa settled into her seat, the hair on the back of her neck stood up. He was here – somewhere - watching her. Trembling, she angled a glance at the mirror on the front of the hover craft. No one looked out of place. In the back, sat a family of Cadminians. From a neighboring planet, their long shaggy hair and grunting gestures were common place.
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Excerpt: Welcome! I'm Carmela, a teen here on WDC. When I first signed up, I was a 13 year old in the midst of a whole load of adults. It took me a while to find anyone else like me. Of course, all of the adults here are friendly, but sometimes, you just want a fellow teen to have a chat with. Don't you?
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This month's question: Do you believe a lot of historical research is necessary to write historical fiction?
Last month's question: How to you strengthen your writing and evoke emotion?
Tileira responded: It's not just adjectives which can evoke emotoins. Nouns and metaphors will do this too. The choice between baddie, monster, devil, ghoul, spectre, harbinger, etc can make a single noun do the work of an adjective or two. Metaphors can do this too where you describe something which is not literally happening, but allows you to use biased emotive words to build up an image and feeling.
Quick-Quill  submits: I don't think I "plan" this. It's how I'm feeling when I write. I've learned that short sentences are best when there's action or intense feeling. We think in short bursts if we're in fear of anything. If we're in sorrow we tend to think introspective with longer sentences and words that are more thought provoking. Deep words we might read in a philosophical book. If its funny, laugh. Have your character laugh, showing their teeth, holding their stomach. When I laugh its loud and sometimes tears flow. Watch people. I too like the word frisson and hairs standing on end. My scalp feels like I'm near electricity. I'm itchy. I shiver. Make a list of words you like.
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