Can Magic Exist Without Mystery?
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Vaughn Roycroft discusses how he uses magic and spirituality in his writing without relying on the traditional fantasy...
Pondering Multiple Mysteries
In some sense, every novel is a mystery, else readers wouldn't be curious enough to finish them. While we generally think of mystery as...
What Does a Coroner Do Exactly?
In a new series of podcasts, crime writer DP Lyle will talk about various aspects of forensic science and how it might be used...
Put a Funhouse Mirror in the Middle of Your Mystery
At the midpoint of a novel or movie, you are likely to encounter "the mirror moment" : a scene in which the protagonist looks...
Breaking the Rules of Crime Fiction
In a post on CrimeReads, Benjamin Stevenson examines the purported rules for writing crime fiction and some authors who broke them. "You may know...
Add a Dose of Magic Realism to Your Writing
In a post on Writer Unboxed, Ellen Buikema offers tips for using magic realism in your fiction. "Magical Realism portrays the real world with...
The Ineluctable Brilliance of Patricia Highsmith
Lit Hub shares an excerpt from Jess Walter's introductory essay for The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022. In the excerpt, Walter shares how she...
SF for Non-Scientists
In a post on the SFWA blog, Gideon Smith offers advice on how to get the science right in your science fiction. "If you...
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...
Worldbuilding for Urban Fantasy
In an article for Writer's Digest, Steve McHugh shares five tips for writing urban fantasy.
Stick to the Rules of the World You’ve Created. That sounds...
