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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Writing a Crime Series

Holly Watt

28th June 2021

Edited

4th August 2022

Holly Watt, (To The Lions, The Dead Line, and The Hunt and The Kill), explores some of the lessons she's learned after her debut novel turned into a...

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Narrative Point of View in Crime Novels

Alice Clark-Platts

17th April 2021

Edited

4th August 2022

Alice Clark-Platts on things to consider when it comes to selecting your novel's narrative voice, and the challenges that come with telling a story...

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Writing Courses for Spring 2022

James ADMIN

11th March 2021

Edited

4th November 2022

"The weeks flew. I feel I’ve improved as a writer and also as a reader."

Develop your writing this Spring by joining one of our online evening...

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W&A Working-Class Writers' Prize 2021

Clare ADMIN

24th February 2021

We will be running this prize again in 2021 so keep your eyes peeled for further details of this year's prize - including judge, prize offerings...

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Big Ideas Via The Small Screen

Caroline Green

27th January 2021

Edited

20th May 2026

Bestselling author Caroline Green on how watching telly with your writers' hat on might be just the inspiration you need. For more free articles on...

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How To Write A Good Synopsis

William Ryan

27th December 2020

Edited

24th January 2022

William Ryan provides tips on how to write a good synopsis (with a little help from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice). For lots more free advice on...

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