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Mystery/Thriller

Mystery/Thriller Emily Listfield: Teenagers Are Among the World’s Most Mysterious People

In this interview, author Emily Listfield discusses the dual appeal of her new mystery novel, Reasons to Lie.

Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Kelsey Miller: On the Power of Memory and Personal History Robert Lee Brewer

Mystery/Thriller Jeneva Rose: Don’t Write for Trends Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Ande Pliego: The Only Failed Writer Is the One Who Gave Up Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Joseph Knox: On the Public Explosion of Grifters Robert Lee Brewer

Write My Query Successful Queries: Tracy Bernstein and “A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer,” by Maxie Dara Guest Column

Write Better Fiction Stella Sands: On Shifting Gears and Switching Publishers Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction How to Write a Character Who Wants to Give Up Sleuthing—but Gets Pulled Back in Anyway Lorna Barrett

Write Better Fiction 2024: The Summer for Killer Mystery/Thrillers Amy Jones

Write Better Fiction How to Write a Socially Conscious Legal Thriller Robert Rotstein

Write Better Fiction Nova Jacobs: Find a Method That Works for You Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Writing a Multi-POV Story That Keeps Your Readers Wanting More Kristen Bird

Resources Write Better Mystery and Thriller at the Mystery and Thriller Virtual Conference The Editors of Writer's Digest

Writing Techniques The Big Reveal Tiffany Yates Martin

Sell My Work Killer Nashville Magazine: Market Spotlight Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Gordon Greisman: Discipline Is Crucial Robert Lee Brewer

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