Genre

The 6 Rules of Domestic Suspense

Posted by Our Special Guest | May 22, 2019 | Thriller

Writing Book #2: A Post-Mortem

Posted by Paula Munier | Apr 29, 2019 | Craft, Life, Mystery

Writing Real News vs. Mystery Fiction: When a Reporter Gets to Make Stuff Up

by Our Special Guest | Apr 22, 2019 | Mystery

When reporter RG Belsky gets to make stuff up as a mystery writer, he finds similarities between fiction writing and journalism — starting with these 6 lessons.

Principles of Dadaism Found in Literature

by Our Special Guest | Mar 18, 2019 | Genre

Dadaism is an artistic and literary movement that emerged in reaction to the brutality of WWI. Here are 6 principles you can learn from the whimsical and spontaneous Dada literature.

7 Secrets to a Killer Psychological Suspense

by Our Special Guest | Feb 27, 2019 | Thriller

To construct an unforgettably unsettling plot for your psychological suspense novel, follow Emily Carpenter’s tips for getting your book to inflict just the right amount of mental torment on readers.

Choosing the Best Protagonist for Historical Fiction

by Our Special Guest | Feb 8, 2019 | Historical Fiction

Successful writers in the popular genre of historical fiction carefully choose their main characters, seeking subjects that captivate readers’ imaginations while revealing truths about their time … and ours.

Keeping It Clean: How to Avoid Swearing When Your Genre Restricts It

by Laura DiSilverio | Jan 25, 2019 | Young Adult

With some genres, you need to keep the language clean to get published. If your genre eschews foul language, learn to work within its boundaries.

What You Can Learn about Writing Cozy Mysteries from Hallmark Christmas Movies

by Our Special Guest | Dec 21, 2018 | Mystery

Christmas movies are the cozies of the TV movie world. Here are 6 things you can learn from them about writing cozy mysteries.

Writing War Fiction

by Our Special Guest | Nov 30, 2018 | Craft, Genre

After real-life battles in Afghanistan, much-decorated veteran and novelist Ray McPadden successfully conquered the empty page, and now offers tips, for writers of every stripe.