https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/3175/bringing-history-to-life-_2d00_-the-critical-elements-_2d00_-videoen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/3175/bringing-history-to-life-_2d00_-the-critical-elements-_2d00_-videoMon, 09 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:a7de3e1b-1f96-4da6-8cd6-c84b11d8e234Tim Samuelsonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/nonfiction/w/elements/3175/bringing-history-to-life-_2d00_-the-critical-elements-_2d00_-video#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Elements by Tim Samuelson on 1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM<br /> <div class='asl-wikipage-body'><div class='asl-wikipage-summary'>When writing historical nonfiction, there are a few critical elements to bring your story to life. Tim Samuelson, cultural historian for the Chicago Cultural Center, offers useful historical fiction writing tips. He says that you must get a feel for the intangibles of your subjects, such as a city, neighborhood, or building. Don't get too tied down with details and dates. While details are important, don't let the history cloud your mind so much that is closes your heart to the feelings that bring history to life. When writing about historical figures, think of it as giving a voice to people who can't speak for themselves anymore. </div><div class='asl-wikipage-media'><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver.wikis.components.files/00-00-00-00-74/BringingHistorytoLifeTheCriticalElements.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../BringingHistorytoLifeTheCriticalElements.mp4</a></div></div><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: History, Nonfiction, Subscriber, video</div>