Crime, Mystery, Thriller

You love a mystery, an intricate plot, a chase, political misdemeanours, a villain... and all at a pace that never lets up. John Le Carre, Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler are just a few of the established writers to have produced classic works within this ever-evolving genre.

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Thoughts on the Unreliable Narrator

Susan Crawford

29th April 2015

Edited

11th March 2022

Many stories told from the unreliable narrator’s point of view are written in first person. The Pocket Wife is told in third person, so Dana isn’t...

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10 min read

So You Want to Write A Thriller?

Michelle Spring

17th February 2015

Edited

12th October 2020

So you want to write a thriller – a psychological thriller, a crime thriller, a paranormal thriller, a romantic thriller – any kind of thriller at...

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7 min read

Interview with Catherine Quinn

Writers & Artists

10th June 2014

Edited

30th October 2020

Catherine Quinn, bestselling author of The Thief Taker, tells Writers & Artists what inspires her to write and shares her advice for writers...

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5 min read

Planning Ahead

Thomas Mogford

22nd April 2014

Edited

10th December 2024

Crime writer Thomas Mogford discusses the importance of planning before writing, and how doing so helped him to find the perfect ending for his debut...

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8 min read

Another Skin

Karen Campbell

27th February 2014

Edited

11th November 2021

Author Karen Campbell on developing your characters, writing situations, and embracing the unfamiliar. For more free articles on the writing and...

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7 min read

How To Write A Page-Turner

Kerry Wilkonson

21st August 2013

Edited

12th October 2020

Bestselling crime writer Kerry Wilkinson tells us how he creates a plot that keeps readers hooked until the very last page - and gives his tips for...