Give Your Hero the Right Tool for the Right Job
Unlike Batman, your protagonist isn't like to have a handy Bat-tool to help them out of a specific situation. While it might be handy...
POV is the Strongest Tool in the Mystery Writer’s Box
In a post on CrimeReads, Adam Hamdy says that a limited point of view is the key to the existence of crime fiction.
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Why Historical Mysteries May Require Careful Research
Writing historical fiction presents creative challenges distinct from other types of fiction. Adding genre elements - such as a mystery - can complicate your...
He Was There All Along!
Like Poe's purloined letter, the best place to hide the villain in your mystery novel is in plain sight. In a post on Writer...
In a Mystery, Everyone Lies
In a new post, mystery writer Zara Altair says your murder suspects' secrets can create the red herrings you need to keep your sleuth...
Does Art Beg to Be Stolen?
In a post on CrimeReads, Cordy Abbott says sometimes objects are so beautiful, we can't help but steal them. "We can think of numerous crimes...
Hot Tips: How to Handle Firearm Evidence
In a new blog post, Lee Lofland offers tips for ensuring the hero in your mystery or police procedural handles firearms evidence accurately. "How...
Using Fear as a Weapon and a Hill to Conquer
Fear: a vital element for thriller and horror fiction, but also an emotion commonly found in stories of all types. Mastering the expression of...
Do You Know What Happens to a Dead Body?
In a new post, Lee Lofland offers advice for properly rotting your corpses, examining the role of bacteria, enzymes, temperature, blood, body weight, clothing,...
Every Genre is Great, but Mysteries are Greater
In a provocative post on CrimeReads, David Gordon says that detective stories are the most perfect form of fiction. "Despite remaining in many ways essentially...
