If your character ever picks up a sword, I highly recommend this book. The author has widely studied historical swordsmanship and runs a longsword training school. In short, he knows what he is talking about. The book covers the practicalities of sword fighting and more importantly the character of a skilled swordsman, and the training regime which necessarily focuses on training the mentality rather than the body. Are your characters fighting in a battle, a duel, a training session or for sport? They are very different. Are they aiming to cause a death? Consider the moral implications. The book also covers characterisation and the good writing of a fight scene. The author includes a lot of his personal story but this doesn't detract from what is a very valuable resource for authors. Well worth a place on your bookshelf. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00URIUAIW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1462787409&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=guy+windsor+sword+writers
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