Library Love - 2 hour workshop on writing historical fiction -- 'Plot it and Pen it' by Tarana Khan

This two hour intensive online workshop shall be conducted in the last week of February.

What you'll learn:

• Master the art of plotting: Learn to structure your story with compelling arcs.

• Breathe life into historical characters: Transform historical figures and fictional characters into memorable, authentic personalities that resonate with modern readers

• Navigate the balance between historical accuracy and creative storytelling

• Discuss your ideas and plotlines.

This workshop is perfect for:

• Aspiring historical fiction writers

• Experienced writers looking to explore a new genre

• Anyone fascinated by the intersection of history and storytelling

Please note: This is an instructional workshop focused on craft techniques and does not include individual manuscript feedback.

About the offerer:

Dr Tarana Husain Khan is a writer and food historian. She is the author of a bestselling historical fiction, The Begum and the Dastan and Degh to Dastarkhwan: Qissas and Recipes from Rampur (Penguin Random House). Her articles have appeared in prominent media outlets and anthologies. Her research article was published in Global Food History Journal (April 2023 Issue). She has co-edited and contributed to Forgotten Foods: Memories and Recipes from Muslim South Asia (Pan Macmillan India). She worked as a Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield on an Arts and Humanities Research Council funded project.

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