John McClane: Drop it. It's the police. Tony: You won't hurt me. John McClane: Oh, yeah? Why not? Tony: Because you're a policeman. There are rules for policemen. John McClane: Yeah. That's what my captain keeps telling me
"The mark of your ignorance is the depth of your belief in injustice and tragedy. What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the Master calls the butterfly." ~ Richard Bach
It does depend on what you want, but one word of advice:
Write what you know.
Obvious, but true. If you want to write medieval, write medieval. But ONLY--and I use this word very strongly--only if you know medieval. How much do you know about the middle ages? If you start writing it and it sounds nothing like the middle ages, you are going to lose your credibility and your authenticity. You might be able to dupe some, but a lot of people know SOMETHING about them, and will know you haven't studied up. So if you want to write medieval, either have an already intensive knowledge about it, or study up MAJORLY, or simply walk away and do modern times.
Of course, this is just a suggestion, but one I strongly advise you to take. Nothing ruins a book more than an ignorant writer.
LOVE --ULTRAVIOLET
"Blah blah blah. You feel trapped in your life. Here is what I am hearing: happiness isn't worth any inconvenience."
Write about medieval and modern times. Mix it together!! If you're worried about authenticity, as Ultraviolet said, then plonk your modern character into a medieval setting, because at least that way you have something to fall back on. Let your modern character's knowledge of the middle ages help to fuel your writing.
I will eviscerate you in fiction. Every pimple, every character flaw. I was naked for a day; you will be naked for eternity. Chaucer, A Knight's Tale
Deceiving others. That is what the world calls a romance. Oscar Wilde
Well, you're the only one who can decide that. What do you want to write about? If it were me, I'd write about medieval times, but only with tons of research as it's outside my particular comfort zone...but of course, that's really just me. Write about what you feel comfortable with, write about something new...your choice really.
Although, if you're looking for what would be good for the market, I can't really tell you. It's rather unpredictable...
"But, oh what beautiful things I'll wear! What beautiful dresses and hair!I'm lucky to share his bed, especially since I'll soon be dead... Oh, why, do I wish I was dead?"
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