mystery fiction

Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery
Mystery/Thriller

Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery

T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You
Interviews

T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You

Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor
Interviews

Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor

Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
Interviews

Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge

M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another
Interviews

M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another

The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect
Mystery/Thriller

The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect

5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting
Writing Techniques

5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting

W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction
Interviews

W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction

Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers
Writing Techniques

Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers

Luke X. Cunningham: A Writer's Hopes for Their Readers
Interviews

Luke X. Cunningham: A Writer's Hopes for Their Readers

Authors Share Tips on Writing Mystery and Thriller Novels That Readers Love
Mystery/Thriller

23 Authors Share Tips on Writing Mystery and Thriller Novels That Readers Love

Russ Thomas: The Beginning and Ending of Writing
Interviews

Russ Thomas: The Beginning and Ending of Writing

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Interviews

Tessa Arlen: On Polite Editorial Tussles and Unraveling Mysteries

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Interviews

Nev March: Taking a Leap of Faith to Write an Award-Winning Historical Mystery Novel

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Interviews

Jennifer J. Chow: Sparking Optimism and Hope With Cozy Mystery Novels (and Sassy Cats)

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Book Recommendations

The Secret of the 25 Chapters in Nancy Drew Books

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Mystery/Thriller

How to Write a Mystery Novel

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Publishing Insights

Hard Case Crime: Spotlight Market

6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural
Mystery/Thriller

6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural

Develop a Fascinating Premise for Your Mystery Novel
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Develop a Fascinating Premise for Your Mystery Novel

Successful Queries
What's New

Successful Queries: Agent Stacey Glick and "Blessed are Those Who Mourn"

How to Start Your Mystery Novel
Publishing Insights

How to Start Your Mystery Novel

What is Suspense?
How to Write a Mystery, Writing Thrillers

What is Suspense?