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...
The Horror in Every Genre
In a post on CrimeReads, Matthew Lyons says that nearly any story can be considered a horror story in the right lift. "I’ve written...
Tips for Writing a Brilliant Femme Fatale
A post on Industrial Scripts offers advice on writing a delicious femme fatale, an archetype that dates back thousands of years to Lilith, Medusa,...
The Essence of Lovecraftian Horror
A post on Industrial Scripts examines the elements of Lovecraftian horror and suggests ways to capture this subgenre in your writing. "Unlike traditional horror...
The Beauty of Carefully Crafted Revenge
In an article for Writer's Digest, Jill Baguchinsky breaks down the process of crafting compelling revenge stories. "This isn’t true for all authors, but for...
Creating Believable Magic in Your Fantasy Novel
In a guest post on Jane Friedman's blog, Hannah Kate Kelley offers tips for creating a believable magic system for your fantasy novel. "Like...
Setting, Language, and Character Key to Atmosphere
In a post on CrimeReads, Sarah Pearse offers advice on creating atmospheric suspense. "Atmosphere is a hugely important part of crafting suspense fiction, conjuring...
Use Real Life to Inspire Your Mystery Cast
In a new post, mystery author Zara Altair says that pulling characters for your murder mystery from real life can help you create richly...
Five Tips for Building Tension
In an article for Writer's Digest, S.B. Caves shares five tricks on how to effectively build and maintain tension in a thriller novel. They...
The Power of Visual Art in Fiction
In a post on CrimeReads, Cyndi MacMillan examines how descriptions of visual art can add layers and texture to your fiction. "Art can grip you,...
