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Write Better Fiction
Write Better Nonfiction
Write Better Poetry
Get Published
Be Inspired
WD Competitions
Resources
Mystery/Thriller
Interviews
Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
By Robert Lee Brewer
May 31, 2021
Interviews
M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another
By Robert Lee Brewer
May 12, 2021
Mystery/Thriller
The Problem of Solving a Mystery When You're the Prime Suspect
By Mia P. Manansala
May 7, 2021
Mystery/Thriller
Why Memory Is the Scariest Thing Of All in a Psychological Thriller Novel
By Carter Wilson
May 2, 2021
Writing Techniques
5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting
By W.A. Winter
Apr 28, 2021
Interviews
W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction
By Robert Lee Brewer
Apr 20, 2021
Writing Techniques
Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers
By Kris Calvin
Apr 15, 2021
Interviews
Bridget Foley: On Writing Psychologically Potent Metaphors
By Robert Lee Brewer
Apr 12, 2021
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
6 Tips for Writing a Great Police Procedural
By Carrie Smith
Nov 22, 2017
Character
How to Write Better Villains: 5 Ways to Get Into the Mind of a Psychopath
By Peter James
Jan 16, 2017
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
