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David Corbett

David Corbett is the award-winning author of five novels, the story collection Killing Yourself to Survive and the nonfiction work, The Art of Character. David is a regular contributor to Writer's Digest. Find him online at davidcorbett.com.

Articles From This Author

The Differences Between a Crime, Mystery, and Thriller Novel
Mystery/Thriller

The Differences Between a Crime, Mystery, and Thriller Novel

By David CorbettMar 13, 2019
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Publishing Insights

Changing the Face of Crime Fiction: 6 Writers of Color on Writing Mysteries, Crime Novels and Thrillers

By David CorbettJan 4, 2019
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Character

No More Mr. Nice Guys: How to Write Flawed Characters & Antiheroes

By David CorbettNov 17, 2018
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Writing Goal

Unlikable Characters: A Case Study

By David CorbettJul 24, 2018
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There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Emotion vs. Feeling: How to Evoke More From Readers

By David CorbettFeb 15, 2017
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How to Improve Writing Skills

How to Craft Compelling Characters

By David CorbettApr 12, 2011