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The Four Essential Elements to Writing Enduring Fiction

Thriller author DJ Palmer breaks down the foundational structure to fiction that captivates readers.

How Do You Keep A Long-Running Series Fresh? The Secret Is Character

C.S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries, on the joys of following characters' lives far beyond the pages of a single book.

On Cowardice and Crime Fiction

Why do we need our characters to be heroes or villains, when most in real life are somewhere in between?

Confessions of a Librarian and Historical Mystery Novelist

Plotting murder and historical manipulations in the public library

Shop Talk: William Boyle on Writing Crime Novels at 5 AM on a Casino Laptop

Writers talk craft, coffee, and the all-important writing routine.

Why Librarians Are Natural Born Detectives

Whether you're looking for information about an uncle's will or a homemade poison, the reference desk is the place to go.

Lawrence P. Jackson, Chester Himes' Biographer, on the Iconic Harlem Detective Series

"They take no prisoners. There are no heroes. Everybody is exposed for who they are at their least desirable or least beautiful moments."

Hitchcock, The Voyeur: Why Rear Window Remains the Director's Definitive Film

Hitchcock was a master of obsessive looking and daydreamed about filming acts of sexual voyeurism. In Rear Window, he found a new vision.

In Good Taste: Marilyn Stasio on a Lifetime of Book Reviews

The legendary critic talks about how she got her start, how crime fiction got taken seriously, and what she's reading now.

How to Balance Worldbuilding and Action in Your Novel

"Worldbuilding without action is boring, and action without worldbuilding is confusing."

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Thriller author DJ Palmer breaks down the foundational structure to fiction that captivates readers.

C.S. Harris, author of the Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries, on the joys of following characters' lives far beyond the pages of a single book.

Why do we need our characters to be heroes or villains, when most in real life are somewhere in between?

Plotting murder and historical manipulations in the public library

Writers talk craft, coffee, and the all-important writing routine.

Whether you're looking for information about an uncle's will or a homemade poison, the reference desk is the place to go.

"They take no prisoners. There are no heroes. Everybody is exposed for who they are at their least desirable or least beautiful moments."

Hitchcock was a master of obsessive looking and daydreamed about filming acts of sexual voyeurism. In Rear Window, he found a new vision.

The legendary critic talks about how she got her start, how crime fiction got taken seriously, and what she's reading now.

"Worldbuilding without action is boring, and action without worldbuilding is confusing."

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