When Nature Takes Over by Polly Crosby
To celebrate the release of her atmospheric historical mystery, The Unravelling, Polly Crosby explores how her fascination with nature inspired … Continued
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Kerry Barrett on historical research
Kerry Barrett’s latest historical timeslip novel, The Secrets of Thistle Cottage, is out in eBook now. To celebrate, we asked
Ten things Paul Gitsham has learnt in ten years
Today marks ten years since Paul Gitsham first introduces us to DCI Warren Jones. To celebrate, Paul is here on
A.M. Castle’s top five tips for writing Thrillers!
Are you trying to write a thriller but have no clue where to begin? Are you looking for some writing
Writing fight scenes with Alex Shaw!
Fight scenes are at the core of the action thriller. The rules for writing fights are not set in concrete slabs
Sally Gardner’s Inspiration for The Snow Song
The Snow Song by Sally Gardner is a spellbinding fairytale and magical love story, but what inspired her to step
NaNoWriMo is Over…Now What? With Karin Nordin
November has ended, and with it so has NaNoWriMo. If you’re trying to work out what to do next, don’t
Tessa Harris on Writing Historical Fiction
As we come to the end of NaNoWriMo, you may be thinking of a new project or tips to help
Why I Write Mysteries with Faith Martin
Writing often means experimenting. Authors like to challenge themselves by writing outside their comfort zone. Continuing in our NaNoWriMo series
Jenny O’Brien’s Crime Fiction 101
Are you trying to write crime this NaNoWriMo, but aren’t sure how to tackle the genre? Have no fear –
Jane Bettany on Writing Police Procedurals
This NaNoWriMo, we’ve loved sharing author tips to help you with your writing. Any police procedural writers will be please
Finding Inspiration with M J Hollows
As we hit the half way point of November, we’re also half way through NaNoWriMo. Are you still looking for
Kathleen McGurl on Writing Dual Timelines
This week in our NaNoWriMo series, Kathleen McGurl joins us to give us her top tips on mastering the tricky
Diane Jeffrey on Building Suspense and Tension in Psychological Thrillers
Continuing in our NaNoWriMo series, we have a THRILLING read for you. Dianne Jeffrey, author of The Silent Friend and
Alex Shaw on Writing What You Know
We’re officially in November which means it’s NaNoWriMo time! How are you getting on so far? Have you got your
Creating Characters with Terry Lynn Thomas
Continuing with our NaNoWriMo series, we thought it was important to look at creating characters. After all, what is a