Making History:
How to Write Historical Fiction
with award-winning author, Janice Weizman
May 30, 2019, 09:30-15:00
Testimonial:
'The "Making History" workshop was productive and stimulating. The workshop facilitator astutely recognized the problem areas that lay beneath the surface of the texts and offered customized feedback that really helped. And it was so nice to be part of a group of determined and skilled writers!'
-S.L.
'The "Making History" workshop was productive and stimulating. The workshop facilitator astutely recognized the problem areas that lay beneath the surface of the texts and offered customized feedback that really helped. And it was so nice to be part of a group of determined and skilled writers!'
-S.L.
Photo by Daniel H. Tong on Unsplash
Whether it's second-temple Jerusalem, the French Revolution or London in the swinging sixties, if you feel an urge to write a historical novel, then clearly a particular time and place in history have charged your imagination. But configuring the plot is only the first step. Good historical fiction captures the authentic feel of life, not just the physical details, but the way people spoke, loved, worked, and dreamed. It addresses questions such as: What did people of the time believe about the world? What limited them? What frightened them? What gave them hope?
Alas, the problem is that you were born a little (or more than a little) too late to experience your setting first hand. So, how do you convey it on the page? In this workshop, we’ll talk about how you can work towards really getting inside your chosen time period. We’ll explore not only how to get the sights and sounds right, but also how to create an accurate psychological picture of the people you’re writing about – one that draws readers in and intrigues them as much as it has you. And we’ll discuss issues of story – how to craft an imagined narrative while remaining true to what is essential about your chosen setting, and showing how the life and times of your characters makes them the people they are. DetailsMinimum/Maximum Participation: 6/12
Cost: 450 NIS if paid in full by May 12, 500 NIS subsequently. Location: Talbiya, Jerusalem Registration: Sign up and we will be in touch. Payment can be made via bank transfer, Pepper Pay or credit card (by special arrangement). Cancellation policy: If you cancel within one week of the class and your place cannot be filled, you will be asked to cover the total cost of the seminar. |
Janice Weizman is the author of The Wayward Moon, a historical novel set in the 9th century Middle East. The novel received a Gold medal in the 2013 Independent Publisher Book Awards, and was the winner of the 2013 Midwest Book Award. Her writing, including fiction, essays, translations and articles, has appeared in World Literature Today, Lilith, The Jerusalem Report, Jewish Currents, Consequence, and other places. Janice serves as a Fiction editor for the literary journal, The Ilanot Review. Originally a Torontonian, Janice has lived in Israel for the past 35 years. She teaches creative writing in Rehovot and Tel Aviv. See more at www.janiceweizman.com
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