When Science and Fiction Are More Than Science Fiction
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts talk about how the fictional side of science and the scientific side of fiction combine in...
The Beauty of Impossible Murders
In a post on CrimeReads, A.G. Riddle examines why impossible, locked-room murders are impossible to put down. "At the heart is a murder that, based...
The Horrors of Suburbia
In an article for Writer's Digest, Maureen Kilmer shares six tips for writing domestic horror. "When I first began writing the book that would...
Are Plutocrats Actually Democratizing Space?
In their latest episode, the Writing Excuses hosts talk with chemist, USAF Colonel, and NASA Astronaut Cady Coleman about actual travel to actual space,...
The Kids Are Right to Hate Summer Camp
In a post on ScreenCraft, David Young examines why summer camp is the perfect setting for a horror movie. "With its origins in gory...
Whydunnit is Always More Interesting than Who
In a post on CrimeReads, Jincy Willett says the why of murder is more fascinating as whodunnit and how.
"The problem with the Whodunits is...
Advice on Blending Fact and Fiction in Thrillers
In a post on CrimeReads, Victor Acquista offers advice on blending fact and fiction in thrillers. "If readers are presented with some information they...
The Crossover Between Horror and Comedy
In a post on CrimeReads, Lily Sparks examines the similarities between horror and comedy, and why these two opposing moods work so well together.
Traditional...
Avoid These Four Mistakes That Will Kill Your Mystery
In a post on the Killzone blog, PJ Parrish shares four mistakes he made that doomed his mystery novel. "So pay attention, crime dogs....
Why Horror Should Feel Real
In an article for Writer's Digest, Michael Seidlinger shares ideas for writing horror that feels like it could really happen...and why you should. "As the...
