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Copperfield Review Quarterly Award-winning literary journal for readers and writers of historical fiction. Updates are from Meredith Allard, Executive Editor.

Started in 2000, Copperfield Review Quarterly is a literary journal for readers and writers of historical fiction. We publish historical fiction, history-based nonfiction, poetry, interviews, and book reviews. If you'd like to submit your writing to us, please see the submission guidelines on our website at www.copperfieldreviewquarterly.com.

Here are some autumn reading suggestions:
16/09/2025

Here are some autumn reading suggestions:

I’ve made no secret of the fact that autumn is my favorite time of year. After a rough summer of 100+ degree heat, the cooler weather and pretty-colored trees in my neighborhood are a welcome…

Tips for writing a historical mystery:
09/09/2025

Tips for writing a historical mystery:

Historical fiction is kind of my thing. I was the executive editor of a literary journal of historical fiction for more than 20 years, and most of the novels I’ve written are historical. Last…

Here's what I've learned about writing a mystery novel.
02/09/2025

Here's what I've learned about writing a mystery novel.

There’s something just irresistible about a good mystery. While I’ve loved to watch TV mysteries for as long as I can remember, I’ve only started reading mysteries within the last year or so. When …

Some important aspects of author's voice to consider:
26/08/2025

Some important aspects of author's voice to consider:

When I’m teaching writing, one of my favorite things to cover is the author’s voice. It’s an intriguing subject for me because a strong author voice can make a piece, and a boring author voic…

Here's another guide to the Dark Academia genre.
19/08/2025

Here's another guide to the Dark Academia genre.

One of my most popular posts is this guide to the Dark Academia genre. I wanted to look a little more closely into the topic since reading Dark Academia novels has become one of my guilty pleasures…

If you're a fan of Poe's, here are some interesting elements of his short fiction:
12/08/2025

If you're a fan of Poe's, here are some interesting elements of his short fiction:

A few weeks ago I shared some of what I’ve learned about Edgar Allan Poe’s literary style. Here’s the post. This week I wanted to share a little more about what I’ve learned about Poe’s short stori…

Are you writing a novel? Write the blurb first.
05/08/2025

Are you writing a novel? Write the blurb first.

One of the trickiest parts of writing a novel for me isn’t the beginning. It’s not even the dreaded middle. It’s figuring out what my book is actually about. Over the years, I’ve become more of a p…

If you're a writer, perhaps these tips will help you too:
29/07/2025

If you're a writer, perhaps these tips will help you too:

When I began my writing career, I was fueled by passion, determination, and naïveté. Like many new writers, I thought that if I worked hard enough and believed in my stories, success would naturall…

A summer vacation schedule for an author/teacher:
22/07/2025

A summer vacation schedule for an author/teacher:

I love summer because it’s vacation time for me. I was going to write a post about my summer routine, but when I started thinking about it I realized that I don’t have a summer routine. I don…

Looking for some summer reading suggestions?
15/07/2025

Looking for some summer reading suggestions?

The Joy of Summer Reading It goes without saying that I read a lot during the summer, especially these days when I’m hardly leaving the house because it’s so hot outside. I know you’re thinking but…

A sneak peek at the upcoming novel The Professor of Eventide:
08/07/2025

A sneak peek at the upcoming novel The Professor of Eventide:

I’ve had so many questions about The Professor of Eventide, which makes me very happy, so keep them coming. You can always send your questions to me through the Contact link above or at meredithall…

Ideas for creating memorable characters:
01/07/2025

Ideas for creating memorable characters:

How to Create Memorable Characters I’ve been asked many times how I create such well-rounded characters. The truth is, I’m not entirely sure myself. Here I am, minding my own business a…

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The Copperfield Review is an award-winning literary journal of historical fiction. We publish historical fiction, history-based nonfiction, historical poetry, author interviews, and book reviews. If you'd like to submit to us, please see our guidelines at copperfieldreview.com.