Journal Your Mystery Clues
In a new post, Zara Altair suggests a method for keeping track of the clues in your murder mystery. "As a writer constructing your...
The Moral Heart of Thrilling Immorality
In a post on CrimeReads, Jennifer Lynn Alvarez says that morality is the beating heart of thriller stories, even though their characters act immorally....
Why Does Street Crime Take a Back Seat in Crime Fiction?
In a post on CrimeReads, Christopher Chambers asks where is the "street crime" in crime fiction.
During interviews with Chambers, writers suggested that street crime...
Thrillers: Do Have Secrets, Don’t Use Too Much Backstory
In an article for Writer's Digest, Jenna Kernan shares 10 tips for writing a page-turning thriller. "Keeping the tension high and pages turning needs...
Historical Fiction Provide a Playground for Modern Themes
In a post on CrimeReads, Karen Odden says that historical mysteries can provide your reader with more than pure escapism. "While I never intend...
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.
Taken to...
Advice for Maintaining Tension in Your Thriller
During an interview with DIY MFA, Jeffrey James Higgins talks about his closed setting thriller novel, Furious: Sailing Into Terror. During the episode, they...
The Victim is Your Mystery’s Central Character
In a new blog post, mystery writer Zara Altair says you should put as much care into creating your murder victim as you do...
Skimping on Setting is a Crime
In a post on CrimeReads, Kayte Nunn emphasizes the importance of setting to your crime novel. "A richly drawn, distinctive setting not only anchors...
How to Get Away with Ye Olde Murder
In a post on CrimeReads, Vanessa Riley offers advice on getting away with murder in the Regency Era.
Her first tip is simple: don't do...
