Arrrr me hearties! That’s right, landlubbers – this week we walk the plank to delve into the intriguing real history of female pirates as Francesca de Tores discusses her new historical fiction novel, 'Saltblood.' Francesca goes into her meticulous research process, spanning everything from nautical details to the lives of real historical figures, plus shares a surprising ‘Comic Sans’ tip for writers!
00:00 Welcome
07:36 Writing tip: Social media for writers
11:15 WIN!: When We Were Monsters by Jennifer Niven
12:55 Word of the week: ‘Virga’
16:19 Writer in residence: Francesca de Tores
17:07 Francesca outlines ‘Saltblood’
18:20 What drew her to writing about female pirates
19:42 The public perception of pirates
21:55 Francesca’s pirate research for the book
25:21 Nautical research and influences
28:23 Transition to historical fiction
30:37 Publishing journey and challenges
33:45 Using a different pen name
36:32 Writing routine and tips
38:34 Upcoming projects and inspirations
41:37 Francesca shares her writing tips
44:38 Final thoughts
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