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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 Bentley
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 Brewer
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 Kane
Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery
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Essential Versus Non-Essential Mystery

By Amanda Kabak
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 Brewer
Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor
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Paul Neilan: On Implementing Dark Humor

By Robert Lee Brewer
Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
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Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge

By Robert Lee Brewer
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 Brewer
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

By Mia P. Manansala
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. Winter
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 Brewer
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 Calvin
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 Brewer
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 Brewer
Russ Thomas: The Beginning and Ending of Writing
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Russ Thomas: The Beginning and Ending of Writing

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Tessa Arlen: On Polite Editorial Tussles and Unraveling Mysteries

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

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

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Book Recommendations

The Secret of the 25 Chapters in Nancy Drew Books

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Mystery/Thriller

How to Write a Mystery Novel

By Robert Lee Brewer
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Publishing Insights

Hard Case Crime: Spotlight Market

By Robert Lee Brewer
6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural
Mystery/Thriller

6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural

By Carrie Smith
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 Ephron
Successful Queries
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Successful Queries: Agent Stacey Glick and "Blessed are Those Who Mourn"

By Chuck Sambuchino