A unique and exciting introduction to the genre and craft of historical fiction, for curious students, aspiring authors--anyone with a passion for the past. Read classics of the genre, encounter bestselling writers of historical fiction, and discover your own historical archive while interacting with a global community of interested readers.

Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction
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Plagues, Witches, and War: The Worlds of Historical Fiction

Instructor: Bruce Holsinger
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Reviewed on Jan 20, 2021
This course was much longer than I anticipated, but is overall filled with great information about historical fiction and I learned a lot.
Reviewed on May 24, 2025
This was the most interesting online course I have ever taken. It was a wealth of knowledge and I look forward to going over the syllabus and course notes, and reading the works of the authors.
Reviewed on Apr 29, 2023
I loved listening to all of the experienced authors but I wish there were assignments to go with the videos, or at least a test at the end of each week.
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