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How to Make Murder Funny
Heroes vs. Anti-Heroes, the Ultimate Showdown
How To Write An Effective Action Scene
The Long and Short Of Short Mystery Story Writing, Revision, and Submission
Writing Secondary Characters Who Steal the Show
The Art of People Watching: Translating People into Words
Writing Neurodivergent Characters in Horror
Using Characters to Create Momentum
Avoid the Sagging Middle of Your Mystery
How to Write an Opening That Pulls the Reader In
Writing Satisfying Endings
Harnessing the Secret Powers of the 3-Act Structure
Setting the Scene
Kickstarting Your YA Novel
Writing Mysteries for the YA Market
Being a Generalist vs. Being a Specialist in Nonfiction
Thinking Beyond the First Book
Creating Compelling Near Future Worlds in Science Fiction
Pour Me a Stiff One: Death Investigation Explained for Writers
Genre Fluidity: The Secrets of How to Really Land a Book Deal
Navigating Through The Real-Life Horrors Of The True Crime Genre
How to Use Your Life Experiences to Write Your Novel
The Pros and Cons of Writing as a Pantser vs Outliner and How to Best Use Each
Novel Pacing: The Importance of Length, Depth, and Style