
How To Write A Historical Fiction Short Story
Plan and publish incredible period stories FAST using simple templates, plotting tools and fun exercises
Hackney And Jones(Author)
How To Write A Short Story (Publisher)
Published on 27. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
302 pages
978-1-916909-22-9 (ISBN)
Description
Become somebody's favourite historical fiction writer - simply by following the proven path inside.
The secret to writing historical fiction that grips readers from the first line?
It's not more research. It's the right roadmap.
Have you ever wondered:
Where do I even start?
How do I keep my story historically accurate?
How do I avoid getting lost in endless research?
If you've ever sat down to write a historical fiction short story and felt overwhelmed before typing a single word, you're not alone.
Most aspiring writers fall into the same trap: spending weeks researching, filling notebooks with facts, and delaying the actual writing. The result? A story buried beneath information overload and never finished.
But it doesn't have to be that way.
The Historical Fiction Short Story Workbook by Hackney and Jones is a practical, step-by-step guide that takes you from blank page to completed story. You'll know exactly how to begin, what to write next, and how to craft a satisfying ending readers will remember.
This isn't another vague writing book packed with theory.
It's a hands-on workbook designed specifically for historical fiction writers, providing prompts, frameworks, and proven techniques at every stage so you're never left wondering what comes next.
No writer's block. No guesswork. No fluff.
Inside you'll discover:
An opening-line template that grabs readers from the very first sentence
A simple scene-building method that keeps your story moving forward
A character framework for creating memorable heroes, villains, and allies
A plotting technique that makes twists feel surprising yet believable
A scene-by-scene story structure that turns scattered ideas into compelling fiction
Imagine holding your finished story in your hands-or better still, watching someone else become completely absorbed in reading it.
Writers who once struggled to finish a single story have used these methods to complete and publish their work.
You can too.
Whether you're writing your very first historical fiction story or finally determined to finish one you've started, this workbook provides the roadmap you've been looking for.
Your story is waiting. Take the next step and order your copy today.
More details
Series
Language
English
Publishing group
Hackney and Jones
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
765 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-916909-22-9 (9781916909229)
Schweitzer Classification