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4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know
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4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know

By Don BentleyMay 6, 2022
Colleen Cambridge: On Honoring the Golden Age of Detective Fiction
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Colleen Cambridge: On Honoring the Golden Age of Detective Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerOct 28, 2021
What Forensic Science’s Godmother Taught Me About Writing Mysteries
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What Forensic Science’s Godmother Taught Me About Writing Mysteries

By Stephanie KaneOct 14, 2021
Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery
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Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery

By Amanda KabakJul 22, 2021
T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You
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T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You

By Robert Lee BrewerJul 5, 2021
Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor
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Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 18, 2021
Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
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Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 31, 2021
M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another
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M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 12, 2021
The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect
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The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect

By Mia P. ManansalaMay 7, 2021
5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting
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5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting

By W.A. WinterApr 28, 2021
W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction
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W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 20, 2021
Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers
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Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers

By Kris CalvinApr 15, 2021
Luke X. Cunningham: A Writer's Hopes for Their Readers
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Luke X. Cunningham: A Writer's Hopes for Their Readers

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 8, 2021
Authors Share Tips on Writing Mystery and Thriller Novels That Readers Love
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23 Authors Share Tips on Writing Mystery and Thriller Novels That Readers Love

By Robert Lee BrewerFeb 25, 2021
Russ Thomas: The Beginning and Ending of Writing
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Russ Thomas: The Beginning and Ending of Writing

By Robert Lee BrewerFeb 23, 2021
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Tessa Arlen: On Polite Editorial Tussles and Unraveling Mysteries

By Robert Lee BrewerDec 2, 2020
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Nev March: Taking a Leap of Faith to Write an Award-Winning Historical Mystery Novel

By Robert Lee BrewerNov 11, 2020
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Jennifer J. Chow: Sparking Optimism and Hope With Cozy Mystery Novels (and Sassy Cats)

By Robert Lee BrewerNov 10, 2020
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Book Recommendations

The Secret of the 25 Chapters in Nancy Drew Books

By Robert Lee BrewerFeb 22, 2020
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How to Write a Mystery Novel

By Robert Lee BrewerJan 3, 2020
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Publishing Insights

Hard Case Crime: Spotlight Market

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 9, 2019
6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural
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6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural

By Carrie SmithNov 22, 2017
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

By Hallie EphronDec 20, 2016
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Successful Queries: Agent Stacey Glick and "Blessed are Those Who Mourn"

By Chuck SambuchinoOct 2, 2015