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Write Better Fiction
Write Better Nonfiction
Write Better Poetry
Get Published
Be Inspired
WD Competitions
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Mystery/Thriller
Interviews
Jane K. Cleland: On Writing the Successful Long-Running Series
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jan 17, 2021
Interviews
Tessa Arlen: On Polite Editorial Tussles and Unraveling Mysteries
By Robert Lee Brewer
Dec 2, 2020
Interviews
Nev March: Taking a Leap of Faith to Write an Award-Winning Historical Mystery Novel
By Robert Lee Brewer
Nov 11, 2020
Interviews
Jennifer J. Chow: Sparking Optimism and Hope With Cozy Mystery Novels (and Sassy Cats)
By Robert Lee Brewer
Nov 10, 2020
Mystery/Thriller
Writing the Supernatural Thriller: How to Turn Old Fables into New Tales
By Guest Column
Sep 30, 2016
Mystery/Thriller
5 Tips for Creating a Believable and Captivating Psychological Thriller
By Guest Column
Sep 15, 2016
Mystery/Thriller
Where Should Your Thriller Hero Go Next: 6 Tips on Setting
By Brian A. Klems
Sep 12, 2016
Character
5 Moral Dilemmas That Make Characters (& Stories) Better
By Steven James
Sep 1, 2016
Mystery/Thriller
The 5 C's of Writing a Great Thriller Novel
By James Scott Bell
Aug 22, 2016
Writing Techniques
5 Writing Tips to Creating a Page Turner
By Brian A. Klems
Jun 8, 2016
Mystery/Thriller
How to Stay Sane When Writing About Dark Topics In Thriller and Mystery Novels
By Guest Column
May 9, 2016
Mystery/Thriller
Crafting Action For Thrillers
By Brian A. Klems
Jan 14, 2016
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
5 Minutes to Writing Better Guns and Knives
By Guest Column
Jun 17, 2015
Settings
David Morrell On the Key to Settings
By Zachary Petit
Jul 12, 2013
Writing Techniques
Michael Connelly on the No. 1 Key to Writing a Series
By Zachary Petit
Jul 12, 2013
Mystery/Thriller
10 Things Shakespeare Can Teach Us About Writing Thrillers
By Zachary Petit
Jul 12, 2013
The Writer's Life
3 of Michael Connelly’s Favorite Bits of Writing Advice
By Zachary Petit
Jul 11, 2013
Preparing Your Manuscript
What to Look for When Editing Your Manuscript
By Zachary Petit
Jul 11, 2013
The Writer's Life
Here’s Bestseller T. Jefferson Parker’s Writing Process: Might It Work for You?
By Zachary Petit
Jul 11, 2013
Writing Techniques
6 Secrets to Creating and Sustaining Suspense
By Steven James
May 14, 2013
How to Improve Writing Skills
Horror, Mysteries and Setting: Playing on the Unexpected
By Courtney Carpenter
Oct 2, 2012
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest
Bonus Mystery Kits Just for You
By Brian A. Klems
Jul 24, 2012
Editor's Picks
An Exclusive Kit For Writing Mystery Novels or Thrillers
By Courtney Carpenter
Jul 11, 2012
Writer’s Digest Magazine March/April 2012 Online Exclusives
Mystery Writing: An Interview With Author Mary Kay Andrews
By Brian A. Klems
Feb 3, 2012
