Mystery writer Kristen Lepionka shares how her love of solving mysteries led her to researching her family history, and what genealogists and mystery writers have in common.

As a criminal defense lawyer who has tried over 200 jury trials, thriller author Ed Rucker has a few tips to share on writing a legal thriller.

Layover author David Bell describes the normal and not-so-normal habits in the daily life of a thriller author.

To pitch the right agents, you first need to know exactly what it is you’re pitching. Learn the subtle differences among the many subgenres of suspense—and how to meet and exceed expectations in every one.

Learning magic taught Michael Kardos several important lessons about performance and technique that have served him well when writing suspense.

There’s much more to a great police procedural than just getting the procedures right. Here, Carrie Smith shares her secrets.

When I'm trudging through the messy middle of a book, I double check my list of must-haves to punch up the pace. Here's what you can do to strengthen the middle of your novel.

Hitchcock was dubbed the ‘Master of Suspense’ for very good reason. He knew how to manipulate an audience and keep them watching. Here are seven tips to remember when writing suspense to keep your reader turning pages.

Every writer should be focused on this one thing to motivate him or her when writing a suspense novel.

Use these thriller writing tips on how to craft a thriller novel that will grab readers by the throat and leave them desperate to tell all their friends about it.

Today is the last day to sign up for our 2nd Annual Mystery & Thriller Online Writing Conference, which puts your work in front of agents. Get details and register here.

BY JAMES SCOTT BELL Boost your story’s immunity to reader scrutiny with these fortifying nutrients.

I’ve been asked how I separate myself from writing such dark themes after living in my villain’s head for months? It’s not easy. But here's how to do it.