Advice for writing a book in another time period?

I want to write a book that is set in Ancient Egypt and have done a lot of research, but I don't have an Phd in Egyptology. I was wondering if it is still possible to write a book on a time period with extensive research instead of actually going to school for it. I want to make it as historically accurate as possible, any advice?Advice for writing a book in another time period?
If you are going to write fiction, of course you don't need a Phd in Egyptology so long as you have done sufficient research that your story will be believable and able to withstand the scrutiny of those who have similar backgrounds to yours. However, if you are planning to write nonfiction, a book which is intended to be historically valid and which you would hope to have respected by the scholarly community, then you should write with great care, citing your sources, including a bibliography, footnotes, etc. Doubtlessly, you know the requirements. If fiction is to be your vehicle, I think that your objective should be more to write a compelling story than to be absolutely flawless in the historical details. Whatever your goal, good luck!Advice for writing a book in another time period?
When you start writing, (until you get a good way into your manuscript) check every detail online. At first it makes you crazy, but it gets to the point where you feel you know everything and your writing will exude the feeling of knowing.


Watch the History channel, they have at least one show about Egypt a week.


Attend lectures on a your subject.


This stuff should help you be historically accurate and hopefully have fun.


Good Luck!





PS, if you ever set a novel in a later time period, read any literature you can from that time.
You can write a book on ANYTHING no matter what formal education you've had in it. It may be more difficult without the credentials but it's certainly possible.


The only issue would be market forces, getting it published and whatnot.
You don't need to go to a class! Doing a lot of research and perhaps asking someone who knows more than you questions is just fine. It's what I do whenever I write about historical events.