Digging Deep: Research and Writing for Historical Fiction and Memoir
Member Price: $15
Non-Member Price: $25
**This event will be recorded. Registrants can access the recording for 30 days.
Digital doors open at 1:55 pm, event starts at 2:00 pm
Description:
In this webinar, we'll explore how to effectively research historical topics and weave them into compelling historical fiction, memoirs, or popular history. From understanding the pitfalls of anachronisms to mastering historical specificity, you'll learn how to enrich your writing with accurate, vivid details. You'll also discover effective techniques for organizing research and conducting thorough investigations into the past.
Audience:
Novice to experienced writers of memoir and history-based narratives looking to improve their research techniques and integrate historical accuracy into their writing.
Outcomes:
1. Gain an understanding of the top eight anachronisms and how to avoid them in writing.
2. Learn how to incorporate historical specificity to enhance authenticity.
3. Develop strategies for efficiently organizing and conducting historical research.
4. Understand the history and evolution of historical fiction to inspire your own writing.
Presenter bio:
Claire Mulligan’s first novel of historical fiction, The Reckoning of Boston Jim (Touchwood Editions) was set during the Cariboo Gold Rush of 1863. Boston Jim was nominated for the Giller Prize as well as for the BC Book Prize. Her second historical novel, The Dark (Random House, Double Day), told the true-life story of the notorious Fox sisters on the rise of Spiritualism in the late 1800s and was nominated for the Canadian Author’s award. Claire’s award-winning short fiction has been published in Writer’s Magazine, The Hourglass, Canadian Author, The Tulane Review, The Dalhousie Review, Grain, The Antigonish Review, amongst others. She teaches a variety of creative writing courses through Uvic’s Continuing education dept and offers editing and monthly classes through her website: www.mulliganmethod.ca.
Writing History:
If you enjoyed this class, sign up for the six-part course Writing History by contacting Claire at claire@mulliganmethod.ca - online Saturdays, October 12th to November 16th, 10 AM to 12 PM Pacific
