tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584986441435970939.post7538582808992748749..comments2023-10-15T06:31:49.268-07:00Comments on JUST THE WRITE CHARISMA: The '10-To-1' Rule: OR, Don't Be Boring!Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17064541432630743730noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584986441435970939.post-12270118492204048612011-04-13T17:44:19.135-07:002011-04-13T17:44:19.135-07:00I can relate to your post, Conlan. Everytime I unc...I can relate to your post, Conlan. Everytime I uncover something new that I didn't know during the Regency period I want to find a way to put it in the story. But you are right, alas, the word to remember is RESTRAINT.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584986441435970939.post-19290207199013734102011-04-13T11:54:46.994-07:002011-04-13T11:54:46.994-07:00I think the balance is to add just enough snippets...I think the balance is to add just enough snippets of historical information to make the time period feel authentic without hindering the story.<br /><br />I'm still learning how to do that. But I'm getting better at it.Lena Nelson Dooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11060055435235263556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8584986441435970939.post-25403751144218774332011-04-13T10:40:55.481-07:002011-04-13T10:40:55.481-07:00Excellent post, Conlan. As a historical fiction wr...Excellent post, Conlan. As a historical fiction writer, I do find it tempting to give a history lesson. But that's not what my readers want. I've come to the same conclusion. It's all about the exciting story!!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17064541432630743730noreply@blogger.com