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How to write historical dialogue

Writing Historical Dialogue in 6 Easy Steps

A Writer’s Guide The past is a foreign country; they do things differently there ~ L.P. Hartley One little anachronism and the spell is broken— These words provided me with the perfect kick in the pants when I first started writing historical dialogue . They captured the challenge for me, but I’m guessing that’s something we’ve all faced when crafting historical dialogue. But have you ever noticed how readers react when they spot words that kinda sit like a square

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Brendon Patrick is the author of ‘Afghani’, a historical fiction novel, and other short stories.

Now settled in Brisbane, Brendon is a self-taught writer. Also, as a descendant of the Afghani Cameleers.

A proud Bulldog father, he also runs Bulldog Slef Publishing.

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