Monthly Archives: May 2022
The Writer’s Guide to Raising a Medieval Army
Posted on May 27, 2022 10 Comments

Wars and battles are all well and good in fantasy, but to fight them, you first need an army. But how can your protagonist convince a group of people to put their lives on the line? Throughout history, armies have been raised through various methods and they varied in size, skill, equipment, and dedication. As […]
Writer’s Deep Dive: The Battle of Agincourt
Posted on May 13, 2022 44 Comments

If you’re writing a battle scene for your book, it pays to study historical engagements. Learning the tactics and progression of actual battles can go a long way in making your fictional ones more realistic. Today I will cover a battle in which the underdog won. Now, let’s dive in! The Basics The battle of […]