• Craft

    The Unexpected Power of Dream Sequences

    A few lines about your characters' dreams may be just what your mystery novel needs.

    April 24, 2023  By Cyndi MacMillan
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    The Expatriates: Spy Fiction’s Hapless Unfortunates

    An exploration of an archetype constantly being drawn into greater geopolitical maneuverings.

    April 18, 2023  By John Lawton
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    C. S. Harris Considers the Art of Historical Fiction

    It's got to be accurate. But it also needs to be "tightly plotted and fast paced."

    April 18, 2023  By Molly Odintz
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    Don Winslow on the Aeneid, Hollywood, and Reaching the End of His Career as a Novelist

    Winslow's latest crime epic heads west.

    April 18, 2023  By Dwyer Murphy
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    Seeking Crime Fiction Inspiration From The Odyssey

    Or, a look at 5 works that mix elements of genre fiction with details from The Odyssey

    April 17, 2023  By Andrew Welsh-Huggins
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    On the Enduring Charms and Sly Wit of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey

    "while it is, ultimately, a comedic romance that sees a young lady eventually settle down with the upstanding gentleman who deserves her, it’s also—delightfully!—a satire."

    April 14, 2023  By Martha Waters
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    How Writers Lace Truth Into Their Fiction

    How lines are blurred and readers are persuaded to lower their defenses and believe in a deeper authenticity.

    April 13, 2023  By Jonathan Fredrick
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    The Case for More Bloodthirsty Women in Literature

    Horror has found a new final girl, but this time, she’s the one you need to fear.

    April 7, 2023  By Suzanne Young
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    Mysteries and Thrillers That Juxtapose Violence Against Idyllic Settings

    "Death feels somehow crueler when it’s preceded by beauty"

    April 7, 2023  By Ella Berman
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    5 Key Tips for Writing About the Neurodivergent Without Stereotyping

    A neurodivergent psychotherapist (and author) offers up guidance on creating your ND characters

    April 6, 2023  By Harper Kincaid
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