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Write Better Fiction
Write Better Nonfiction
Write Better Poetry
Get Published
Be Inspired
WD Competitions
Resources
Mystery/Thriller
Writing Habits and Practices
5 Tips for Writing a Spy Thriller Novel
By Alma Katsu
Mar 31, 2021
Interviews
Elly Griffiths: The Mystery of Multiple Points of View
By Robert Lee Brewer
Mar 23, 2021
Mystery/Thriller
23 Authors Share Tips on Writing Mystery and Thriller Novels That Readers Love
By Robert Lee Brewer
Feb 25, 2021
Writing Techniques
5 Features for Writing Psychological Thrillers: A Checklist for Writers
By Sebastian Fitzek
Feb 18, 2021
Writing Techniques
7 Tips for Writing Crime Fiction
By Dana Stabenow
Feb 13, 2021
Interviews
Amy Gentry: On Writing Thrillers and Following Your Gut
By Robert Lee Brewer
Feb 12, 2021
Interviews
Sebastian Fitzek: On Developing a Psychological Thriller
By Robert Lee Brewer
Feb 4, 2021
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 Mark Edwards
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
