Repurposing the Hero’s Journey
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts examine where N.K. Jemisin’s The Fifth Season fits into the canon of fantasy literature. They ask: How...
Even Monsters Need Motivation
In a post on ScreenCraft, Seth Sherwood offers advice on providing backstory and motivation for your horror movie monster. "They cannot simply exist to...
Top Tips for Mystery Fiction Writers
In an article for Writer's Digest, Harry Hunsicker shares his top tips for writing modern day detective fiction, four to cover the basics and four...
Tips for Writing Children in Danger
In an article for Writer's Digest, Jen Craven shares four principles for writing stories about children in danger. "As a writer, there’s a unique...
Supporting Characters are the Life Blood of Your Mystery
In a recent post, Zara Altair examines the importance of supporting characters in a mystery novel. "These characters, often underestimated, play pivotal roles in...
Suspense is for Every Genre, Not Just Thrillers
In a post on Writers Helping Writers, Michelle Barker offers tips for creating suspense in any genre. "Suspense is an essential element in any...
Oh Mom! Why are Mothers Such Great Horror Villains?
In a post on CrimeReads, Leslie Anderson examines why mothers are such popular horror villains. "Why do we see women as primarily blessed, pure vessels...
Advice for Writing the Paranormal
In an article for Writer's Digest, Adam Rosenbaum shares his top five tips for writing paranormal fiction. They are:
Take a trope and flip it....
In ‘Trap’, Shyamalan Makes Us Root for a Serial Killer
In a post on ScreenCraft, Alyssa Miller examines how M. Night Shyamalan leads his audience to root for a serial killer, the protagonist of...
Moving Beyond Letters in the Epistolary Form
In a post on CrimeReads, Joshua Chaplinsky examines why the epistolary format - fiction in the form of personal letters - is so useful...
