Research History like a Storyteller
A Dedicated Research Workbook and Planner created for Historical Fiction Writers in mind. Discover Writing resources, Research Tools, and Community-drive tips to bring your period stories to life with authenticity and elegance
Guided Research
Navigate difficult historical topics that may usually stump you with ease, so you can build the world that's authentic and historically accurate
Elegant Design
This planner has been designed with care. Created by an Inspiring Writer for inspiring writers. Experience a Writer planner rich with detail
Creative Prompts
Find Unique Inspiration for your storytelling that feels personal to the story YOU want to tell
Fun & Interactive
Unlike usual Novel Planners, this workbook is specific for History Writers and is interactive to keep your research fun and engaging
About Troubadour
Founded by Kelsey J. Parker
I grew up enchanted by the tales of Robin Hood. The gritty, fantastical stories of outlaws defying tyranny in the age of ‘Richard the Lionheart’. That passion led me to dream of writing my own Robin Hood retelling, but there was just one problem… I had no formal background in history. I never studied it at a higher level at school, finding the long essays and endless lists of dates overwhelming.
Despite that, storytelling was always in my blood. It wasn’t until my twenties that I truly fell in love with history and realized how much I wanted to understand the past, especially if I was going to write historical fiction.
But starting from scratch felt impossible.
How did I possibly start researching? I often felt lost, like I was years behind everyone else.
Thus, the creation of Troubadour’s Notebook; a space for writers like me who love history but don’t know where to start. Over the years, I’ve immersed myself in research, attended workshops, and devoured every book I could find.
I’m still learning, but with a deep passion for history, I want to create a space and community that makes history accessible to everyone. Not just scholars. With this platform, I will be offering expert services on how to market your book, and resources for every stage of your writing journey
