{"title":"Celia Brayfield","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelia Brayfield\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful and accessible works focused on the craft of writing, particularly in the realm of historical fiction. Her books guide readers through the complexities of storytelling, providing practical advice on developing authentic settings, compelling characters, and credible historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for both aspiring and experienced writers, Brayfield’s titles blend educational content with engaging narrative style, making the challenges of writing history approachable and inspiring. Explore her works to deepen your understanding of narrative construction within historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"writing-historical-fiction-by-duncan-sprott-9781780937854","title":"Writing Historical Fiction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriting Historical Fiction: A Writers’ \u0026amp; Artists’ Companion\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable companion for a writer working in this challenging and popular literary genre, whether your period is Ancient Rome or World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePART 1 includes reflections on the genre and provides a short history of historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePART 2 contains guest contributions from notable authors such as Margaret Atwood, Ian Beck, Madison Smartt Bell, Ronan Bennett, Vanora Bennett, Tracy Chevalier, Lindsay Clarke, Elizabeth Cook, Anne Doughty, Sarah Dunant, Michel Faber, Margaret George, Philippa Gregory, Katharine McMahon, Valerio Massimo Manfredi, Hilary Mantel, Alan Massie, Ian Mortimer, Kate Mosse, Charles Palliser, Orhan Pamuk, Edward Rutherfurd, Manda Scott, Adam Thorpe, Stella Tillyard, Rose Tremain, Alison Weir, and Louisa Young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePART 3 offers practical exercises and advice on topics such as research, plots and characters, mastering authentic but accessible dialogue, and navigating the world of agents and publishers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433362571500,"sku":"9781780937854","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781780937854.jpg?v=1774765080"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/celia-brayfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}