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All genres have their tropes, though historical fiction stands out by being more about the setting than the elements of the story or characters. However, there are still a few tropes in this genre, some you may want to avoid, and others that can bring a lot of life to a historical novel! In today's video, we're talking about tropes in historical fiction, and the fun of bringing your favourite tropes into a historical setting.
How to Write Historical Fiction: • How to Write Historica...
0:00 - Intro
1:04 - Relying on bigotry for worldbuilding
2:46 - The 21st century protagonist
4:29 - Showing your research
5:44 - Filling in the gaps of history
6:19 - Make your favourite trope historical!
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