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Genre Communicates a Contract with the Reader

Genre Communicates a Contract with the Reader

"I will trick you, there will be death, but there will also be resolution...It is a game the reader can win."

By Micaiah Johnson | March 13, 2024

Lisa Gardner: 10 Lessons I Learned in 30 Years of Writing Suspense

Lisa Gardner: 10 Lessons I Learned in 30 Years of Writing Suspense

Always respect your readers. And never read the reviews!

By Lisa Gardner | March 12, 2024

Tips and Tricks for Faster Writing from Laura Childs

Tips and Tricks for Faster Writing from Laura Childs

A bestselling author guides you through the process of finally writing that novel.

By Laura Childs | March 8, 2024

On Writing Settings that Crawl Under the Skin

On Writing Settings that Crawl Under the Skin

"People come and go, but places last. So do whatever horrors they house..."

By Jaq Evans | March 7, 2024

The Terror Around the Corner: The Enduring Appeal of the Suburban Gothic

The Terror Around the Corner: The Enduring Appeal of the Suburban Gothic

"It feels like we should be safe here. And that’s exactly where the horror thrives."

By Gwendolyn Kiste | March 6, 2024

Wrapping Up Against The Chill: Coats and Cloaks In Gothic Fiction

Wrapping Up Against The Chill: Coats and Cloaks In Gothic Fiction

Elizabeth Brooks on the eloquence and symbolism of outerwear

By Elizabeth Brooks | March 5, 2024

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My First Thriller: Mary Kubica

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A Writer's Themes: Why and How Do They Keep Returning?

By Jon LIndstrom | February 28, 2024

On the Freedoms and Horrors of Creating a Fictional Setting For Your Murder Mystery

By Will Ferguson and Ian Ferguson | February 27, 2024

Trust No One: Unreliable Narrators vs. Unreliable Secondary Characters

Trust No One: Unreliable Narrators vs. Unreliable Secondary Characters

Mina Hardy on unreliability coming from all sides.

By Mina Hardy | February 22, 2024

The Dos and Don'ts of Crafting an Ensemble Cast

The Dos and Don'ts of Crafting an Ensemble Cast

Vera Kurian has some tips for writing from multiple perspectives

By Vera Kurian | February 21, 2024

YA Authors Kit Frick and Kara Thomas On Writing Their Debut Adult Thrillers

YA Authors Kit Frick and Kara Thomas On Writing Their Debut Adult Thrillers

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Crime Writing for Teens and Adults

By Kit Frick | February 15, 2024

On Becoming an Accidental Crime Novelist

On Becoming an Accidental Crime Novelist

"How do I feel about this happy accident? Honestly, pretty great."

By Tom Baragwanath | February 15, 2024

Hold That Train! Writing a Sliding-Doors Thriller

Hold That Train! Writing a Sliding-Doors Thriller

Kit Frick on the movie that introduced us to the 'sliding-doors moment' and how it all translates to mystery.

By Kit Frick | February 14, 2024

The Importance of Humor in Crime Fiction

The Importance of Humor in Crime Fiction

"We need the warmth. There has to be somewhere for readers to turn when it’s cold."

By E.A. Aymar | February 12, 2024

Killing Your Characters Is Traumatic: And It Should Be

Killing Your Characters Is Traumatic: And It Should Be

“You will have to do it over and over again, and it will never, ever become less fraught. In fact, it shouldn’t.”

By Karen Outen | February 7, 2024

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