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Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection: Portrait of a Thief
Book Recommendations

Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection: Portrait of a Thief

By Writers Digest StaffMay 26, 2022
4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know
Mystery/Thriller

4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know

By Don BentleyMay 6, 2022
Sascha Rothchild: On Late-Night Musings Turning Into Story Plots
Interviews

Sascha Rothchild: On Late-Night Musings Turning Into Story Plots

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 19, 2022
A Thriller Writer’s Guide to TV/Movie Viewing
Mystery/Thriller

A Thriller Writer’s Guide to TV/Movie Viewing

By Carter WilsonApr 12, 2022
Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History
Interviews

Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History

By Robert Lee BrewerMar 31, 2022
Robert J. Lloyd: On Traditionally Publishing a Self-Published Thriller
Interviews

Robert J. Lloyd: On Traditionally Publishing a Self-Published Thriller

By Robert Lee BrewerOct 31, 2021
5 Things for Writers to Keep in Mind When Writing About Spies
Mystery/Thriller

5 Things for Writers to Keep in Mind When Writing About Spies

By Stephanie Marie ThorntonSep 23, 2021
Amanda Jayatissa: On Spiraling Out in Suspense
Interviews

Amanda Jayatissa: On Spiraling Out in Suspense

By Robert Lee BrewerSep 16, 2021
Brian Freeman: On "Rebooting" Another Writer's Legacy
Interviews

Brian Freeman: On "Rebooting" Another Writer's Legacy

By Robert Lee BrewerJul 27, 2021
T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You
Interviews

T.J. Newman: On Letting Real Life Inspire You

By Robert Lee BrewerJul 5, 2021
3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers
Writing Techniques

3 Do’s and Don’ts of World-Building for Writers

By Moriah RichardJun 29, 2021
Don Bentley: On Being Picked to Write a Book in a Famous Series
Interviews

Don Bentley: On Being Picked to Write a Book in a Famous Series

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 9, 2021
Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge
Interviews

Nekesa Afia: On Approaching Genre as a Challenge

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 31, 2021
Dale Brown: On Giving Your Series a New Direction
Interviews

Dale Brown: On Giving Your Series a New Direction

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 25, 2021
M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another
Interviews

M.M. Chouinard: On Jumping From One Project to Another

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 12, 2021
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. ManansalaMay 7, 2021
8 Ways to Add Suspense to your Novel
Mystery/Thriller

8 Ways to Add Suspense to Your Novel

By Guest ColumnMay 5, 2021
Why Memory Is the Scariest Thing Of All in a Psychological Thriller Novel
Mystery/Thriller

Why Memory Is the Scariest Thing Of All in a Psychological Thriller Novel

By Carter WilsonMay 2, 2021
5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting
Writing Techniques

5 Points to Consider About Your Crime Fiction Setting

By W.A. WinterApr 28, 2021
What Is World-Building?
Writing Techniques

What Is World-Building?

By Moriah RichardApr 27, 2021
W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction
Interviews

W.A. Winter: On the Joys of Writing Crime Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 20, 2021
Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers
Writing Techniques

Planting Clues: Red Herrings That Fool but Don't Frustrate Your Readers

By Kris CalvinApr 15, 2021
Bridget Foley: On Writing Psychologically Potent Metaphors
Interviews

Bridget Foley: On Writing Psychologically Potent Metaphors

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 12, 2021
5 Tips for Writing a Spy Thriller Novel
Writing Habits and Practices

5 Tips for Writing a Spy Thriller Novel

By Alma KatsuMar 31, 2021