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Write Better Fiction
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Get Published
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Mystery/Thriller
Brad Taylor: On Real-Life Threats Inspiring Thriller Novels
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jan 26, 2023
Interviews
De’Shawn Charles Winslow: On Adding Mystery to a Literary Novel
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jan 17, 2023
Interviews
Jeffery Deaver: On the Benefits of Outlining
By Robert Lee Brewer
Dec 19, 2022
Interviews
Ewan Morrison: On Characters Fighting Against the Plot
By Robert Lee Brewer
Nov 18, 2022
Interviews
Simon Gervais: On Adding a New Series Into a Legacy Thriller Universe
By Robert Lee Brewer
Oct 19, 2022
Interviews
Joanna Margaret: On Ancient Discoveries Inspiring Literary Mystery
By Robert Lee Brewer
Oct 18, 2022
Mystery/Thriller
10 Dos and Don’ts for Writing Page-Turning Thriller Novels
By Jenna Kernan
Oct 12, 2022
Mystery/Thriller
How to Create a Compelling Premise for a Thriller
By Amanda Jayatissa
Aug 11, 2022
Interviews
Karen Rose: On Characters Showing Up in the Writing Process
By Robert Lee Brewer
Aug 4, 2022
Interviews
Sarah Zachrich Jeng: On Trying Out Different Endings
By Robert Lee Brewer
Aug 1, 2022
Interviews
Simon Toyne: On Loving What You’re Writing From the Beginning
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jul 12, 2022
Interviews
Kate White: On Building In Brainstorming Time
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jun 29, 2022
Mystery/Thriller
Tips for Handling Pacing in a Thriller Novel
By James Byrne
Jun 10, 2022
Interviews
David Koepp: On Finding Hope in the Hopeless
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jun 6, 2022
Interviews
M.P. Woodward: On Authenticity in Spy Thrillers
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jun 2, 2022
Book Recommendations
Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection: Portrait of a Thief
By Writers Digest Staff
May 26, 2022
Mystery/Thriller
4 Things Every Military/Espionage Thriller Writer Should Know
By Don Bentley
May 6, 2022
Interviews
Sascha Rothchild: On Late-Night Musings Turning Into Story Plots
By Robert Lee Brewer
Apr 19, 2022
Mystery/Thriller
A Thriller Writer’s Guide to TV/Movie Viewing
By Carter Wilson
Apr 12, 2022
Interviews
Carole Lawrence: On the Vast Canvas of New York City History
By Robert Lee Brewer
Mar 31, 2022
Interviews
Robert J. Lloyd: On Traditionally Publishing a Self-Published Thriller
By Robert Lee Brewer
Oct 31, 2021
Mystery/Thriller
5 Things for Writers to Keep in Mind When Writing About Spies
By Stephanie Marie Thornton
Sep 23, 2021
Interviews
Amanda Jayatissa: On Spiraling Out in Suspense
By Robert Lee Brewer
Sep 16, 2021
Interviews
Brian Freeman: On "Rebooting" Another Writer's Legacy
By Robert Lee Brewer
Jul 27, 2021
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