Keeping a Legacy Character Alive by Felix Francis
Private investigator Sid Halley returns in my latest novel, Hands Down, for his sixth outing
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Private investigator Sid Halley returns in my latest novel, Hands Down, for his sixth outing
Author Carolyn Clarke explores a fast-growing genre that balances the elements of drama and comedy.
It was whilst taking some creative writing classes that I first had the idea for
‘Based on a true story’: A Crime Writer’s Guide to Using Fact in Fiction Shakespeare
When the world shut down and the chance to escape on a whim was taken
Before I could even begin to tackle the tricky subject of moral complexity in fictional
A question on my English GCSE exam was ‘how does Charles Dickens use weather to
“Location, location, location.” The phrase was coined in 1944 by Harold Samuel, who founded Land
To plot or not to plot, that is the question. There are many different ways
It’s normal for authors to sometimes end up with drafts that are too long. Now,
The blank page can be daunting but don’t let it stop you. Ideas for story
In crime fiction, as with everywhere else, fashions come and go. Recent years have seen
When I was growing up, thrillers were served with breakfast, lunch and dinner in my
Top tips for writing a gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge
Top tips for writing a gripping psychological thriller that will keep readers on the edge
The Truth About Lisa Jewell by Will Brooker is the the story of how a
The Truth About Lisa Jewell by Will Brooker is the the story of how a
Once upon a time, I believed stories had one beginning, one middle, and one ending.
Spoiler alert: I still write for money, but keep reading if you want advice on
When we tell a story, we shape it around a narrative arc. That arc is
