Regency language
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Inventing aristocratic titles
Not all Regency romances include aristocratic characters, but writing about the nobility is a long-standing tradition in this subgenre. Many historical romance fans enjoy reading about the elevated society of dukes, marquesses, and earls, even if we are unlikely to… Continue reading
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How to Name a Fictional Location
Different authors take different approaches to the settings of their historical romance. I generally prefer to invent fictional towns or villages so that I’m free to make up the details as needed. For example, “Castle Rock Cove” is loosely inspired… Continue reading
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Not every character can be Jane
Congratulations, you’ve decided to write a Regency novel! Whether you’re writing romance, fantasy, mystery, or something else, the Regency is a fun time period for a story. But what if you’re having trouble naming all your characters? One of the… Continue reading
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Regency Pseudo-Profanity
Recently, I asked my Twitter followers for help thinking of substitutes for curse words. My work-in-progress featured a former clergyman as the male lead, and I felt confident that he would not use actual profanity when talking to his love… Continue reading
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