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What makes a good historical fiction novel, and what are some common mistakes that authors make in this genre?

Teressa Sleit

A good historical fiction novel should be entertaining and also educate the reader about a certain time period. It should be based on real historical events, but the fiction part can add some fun and excitement to the story. The characters should be relatable and should make sense in the historical context.

Some common mistakes that authors make in this genre are creating characters that are too modern or adding in too many historical details that are distracting from the story. Another mistake is not doing enough research and getting important historical facts incorrect.

It's important for the author to really know the time period they are writing about and to make sure everything in the story makes sense. A good historical fiction novel should transport the reader to a different time and place, while also being enjoyable to read. So, the most important thing for an author writing in this genre is to do their research and get everything right!