David Ebsworth has built a reputation for lively and “not to be missed” stories about the untold background to his books, with subjects that include... 1884 - Wrexham's Victorian Mysteries: David Ebsworth chats about the sometimes weird factual background to his November 2024 novel, Death Along the Dee. The Wrexham Advertiser and all its … [Read more...] about David Ebsworth – Author Events
Writing Tips related articles
I don't pretend to be an expert on this stuff, but occasionally I'm asked to write or speak about particular aspects of my own writing - like these blog posts.
Publishing Companies in Wales
I often hear complaints about the publishing industry being very London-centric, so here are some options for writers in Wales to look for deals with publishers who might be a bit more sympathetic - publishing companies in Wales itself. But beware, the list may not be entirely up-to-date. And most of this I've collated from other sites! … [Read more...] about Publishing Companies in Wales
Liverpool 1911 – Building the World of Suffragettes and Strikers
I've had lots of questions about building the world for The House on Hunter Street (2022). First, I was lucky enough to be invited to the Cheshire premiere for the stunning new movie, The Colour Room, telling the story of Clarice Cliff. Our thanks to Heidi Chapman for the invitation and for her hard work in organising the event as a fundraiser … [Read more...] about Liverpool 1911 – Building the World of Suffragettes and Strikers
Foreign Language in Historical Novels – and a Mention for Esperanto
Three Ways to Use Foreign Language in Novels It was my second novel, The Assassin’s Mark. The story took my main character, journalist Jack Telford, to Spain. Towards the end of the Spanish Civil War. Jack had learned some French. Some Spanish as well. And so, to give the novel colour, I used the “normal” three ways to sensibly introduce some … [Read more...] about Foreign Language in Historical Novels – and a Mention for Esperanto
Travel as a Writer’s Essential Research Tool
Travel may broaden the mind - but it’s also essential as part of a writer’s research. I've always had this writing rule. I try never to write about any of my major settings unless I've actually been there. But Covid made this impossible while I was working on A Betrayal of Heroes. So yes, normally we'd have found some way, Ann and myself, of … [Read more...] about Travel as a Writer’s Essential Research Tool