Write historical fiction that feels authentic while remaining accessible to modern readers.
Help me write authentic historical fiction. Time period: [SPECIFIC ERA] Location: [WHERE] Main character's social position: [CLASS/ROLE] Story focus: [MAIN PLOT] Develop historical authenticity: 1. DAILY LIFE DETAILS - What they eat and drink - How they dress (class-specific) - Living conditions - Work and daily routines - Transportation and communication 2. SOCIAL NORMS - Class interactions - Gender roles and expectations - Religion's role in life - What was taboo - Manners and customs 3. LANGUAGE BALANCE - Period-appropriate without being alienating - Words to avoid (anachronisms) - Speech patterns of the era - How to suggest period language without overdoing it 4. MINDSET & WORLDVIEW - What they believed (medicine, science, religion) - What they feared - Attitudes we'd find problematic - What was normal that seems strange now 5. RESEARCH PRIORITIES - What to research deeply - What can be lightly touched - Common misconceptions to avoid - When to prioritize story over accuracy 6. SAMPLE SCENE Write a 300-word scene demonstrating period authenticity without info-dumping.
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[SPECIFIC ERA][WHERE][MAIN PLOT]