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Navigating Through The Real-Life Horrors Of The True Crime Genre
Novel Pacing: The Importance of Length, Depth, and Style
Mastering Voice: Finding the Magic Mix of Style, POV & Character
Conquering the Muddle in the Middle
The Importance of Light and Humor in Crime Fiction
Laugh Yourself to Death: Mixing Humor With Darker Topics Like Murder and Suspense
How Thinking Like a Comedy Writer Can Improve Your Writing, No Matter the Genre
How to Add a Touch of Mystery to Your Historical Fiction--Whether or Not You're Writing a Mystery
Anatomy of a Mystery: Crafting Better Crime Drama
How to Lay the Groundwork for Writing a Series from the First Book
Strategies for Writing Compelling Dialogue
Point of View: Special Issues for the Mystery and Thriller Writer
I Got This Idea...: How to Turn Ideas Into Stories
How to Write an Opening That Pulls the Reader In
From Victors to Villains: Creating Memorable Characters in Noir
Solving the Mystery of Authentic Characters and Relationships
Creating Engaging Character Arcs in the Novel and Novel Series
Writing the Cheat Free Mystery
Unlock the Power of Criteria-Driven Story Development
How to Create a Series Character That Readers Will Root For
Solving the Mystery of the Middle
Realistic Action in Novels
Plotting a Thriller
Opening Salvo: Writing a First Chapter That Guarantees Readers (and Editors) Keep Reading