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Tips in Writing in HisFic

— Cath Santiago Bonsol

Para sa mga kagaya kong Historical Fiction ang forte. Konring tips lang on how you can improve your narrative.

1. Do a lot of research. This is important especially we are to do a description of something we weren't accustomed to. Do a lot of reading. When i made a historical fiction of an ancient indian lovers, it took me less than year bago ko nabuo ang draft. It takes a lot of reading time sa wikipedia, google and other resources para makita ko ung way of living nila, traditionz, clothing, etc.

2. Pay attention to details. Make sure na you know what you are writing. May mga tinatawag na scholarly critics. Ung tipong punto de punto nilang kukwestyonin un authenticity ng mga descriptions mo; be it an era in the past, notable historical figure or memorable event. Kaya make sure bago ka sumabak, alam mo ang ins and outs. Kabisado para sigurado.

3. Stick to your plot. Remember, ang plot mo pa rin ang babasahin ng tao. Added bonus na lang sa interest ng readers ang touch ng history. Make sure na mag stick sa plot mo. Minsan, sa sobrang kagustuhan natin na magpaka accurate sa details, nakakalimutan na ung flow ng story. Natatakpan na nang sangkatutak na detalye na di naman essential sa story. Pwede kang maglagay ng glossary ng terms per chapter. Parang guide lang. Para every unfamiliar word na gagamitin mo, di madi disrupt ng kaka explain kung anu ang ibig sabihin nun. Nakita ko yang technique na yan sa isang american witer na pina follow ko

4. Be open to feedback; or should i say corrections. Eto ung pinaka importante sa lahat. Remember, mistake is an opportunity to learn. Accept criticisms positively. Walang perfect so you shouldn't try to be.

I hope nakatulong ako. Madalang lang ang nakikita kong historical fiction ang forte. It takes courage and dedication talaga. Para sa mga history geek na gaya ko, it would be a  great way for you to apply what you learned.