Interesting insights. Would you say a historical novel set around the time of reconstruction with some of the genre trappings of the western might sneak by if contemporary themes are well established too?
To be frank, it would be very difficult in my opinion. Early American history is a tough time period commercially for fiction and westerns are tough as a genre-- contemporary themes always help. But don't be discouraged if that's what you really want to write, the point I was hoping to make here is that plenty of things that don't work on paper end up successful artistically and/or commercially.
Interesting insights. Would you say a historical novel set around the time of reconstruction with some of the genre trappings of the western might sneak by if contemporary themes are well established too?
To be frank, it would be very difficult in my opinion. Early American history is a tough time period commercially for fiction and westerns are tough as a genre-- contemporary themes always help. But don't be discouraged if that's what you really want to write, the point I was hoping to make here is that plenty of things that don't work on paper end up successful artistically and/or commercially.
Whelp. Thats good feedback for ol’ Wolton Bulley.
This is fantastic stuff and I appreciate you sharing it…thank you.
A great New York novel will be out in May - my own
Great list. The sad next step—where to submit your green flag masterpieces. This is getting harder and harder
Thanks for sharing this insight. Vital information!
Last Summer in the City is wonderful.