tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943526183125021408.post2726793702270597666..comments2018-02-05T13:35:38.264-08:00Comments on Paula Writes: Writing modern historical fictionPaula Puddephatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08237081056468038374noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943526183125021408.post-13999582073676786452017-06-29T11:07:52.093-07:002017-06-29T11:07:52.093-07:00Thank you for your response. I really appreciate ...Thank you for your response. I really appreciate your feedback, and that you have taken the time to share your knowledge, in this way. I will read through again to fully absorb. The internet has seemingly made research much easier, but there is certainly a lot of "fake" and inaccurate information out there nowadays. I can't believe how many people fully trust Wikipedia, for example. Paula Puddephatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237081056468038374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5943526183125021408.post-59806617036113583952017-06-29T08:42:30.258-07:002017-06-29T08:42:30.258-07:00The "Historical" definition has altered ...The "Historical" definition has altered as people have lived longer, experienced more, and info is more accessible. I consider the 1940s historical because of the historical event of WWII, but what does my mother think since she served as an Army Journalist Veteran during that time period? She still remembers it only as "classified". The 80s and 90s are fond memories for me, but definitely not "historical", in my opinion. I guess it depends on your age and perspective, but the beauty of this for writers in our modern society is that we can establish your own boundaries. There is an accepted grouping of time periods for academic research, but we can now choose how we present the information we want to share or the story we tell as it relates to our purpose and scope. Unfortunately, we have to wade through copious misinformation on the Internet so, as writers, we must decide what we accept or reject within the rapidity of technological change. Before the overabundance of facts, supposed facts, and fake facts, news had to be verified by three solid, "named" sources, which was time-consuming and consisted of real "legwork". But the historical definition, your premise above, I remember reading a long time ago, "Time is a river, and you can jump in anywhere." Alternative or altered realities, if they exist, change all preconceptions, definitions, and boundaries. As a writer, you establish your theme and premise, but once done, you should keep it consistent within the media you've chosen to share your information or original plotline. This holds true for journalism, fiction, nonfiction, any genre, blog, opinion, or research. A little injection of humor--I never got beyond your qualifying definition or question concerning it (?) because it was unrelated to your actual premise. The vicious cycle of the "history" of writing is worth studying. Today, there exists a freeing, relaxed climate for writers. The rules are considered flexible and evolving, but the basics are still considered by professionals as the standard starting point. Just a few insights from someone many decades in the industry, and thanks for intriguing my senses and my mind with your skill as a writer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com