How to diagram the plot of your crime novel
How to write a crime novel, episode 9 Diagram the plot of your crime novel to make writing the book easier and beat writer’s block. When …
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How to write Plot Point 2
How to write a crime novel, episode 7 How do you propel your hero into the final section of your crime novel? You need a good Plot Point 2. Plot Point …
How to write the middle of your crime novel, part 2
How to write a crime novel, episode 6 The second half of the middle of your crime novel is the most demanding to write. It has to be emotional and …
How to write the midpoint of your crime novel
How to write a crime novel, episode 5 The midpoint is a vital moment in the structure of your crime novel. Here’s how you get it right. …
How to write Act I of your crime novel
How to write Act I of your crime novel How to write a crime novel, episode 3 Act I of your crime novel sets up your hero. It provides the action that …
How to structure your crime novel
How to structure your crime novel How to write a crime novel, episode 2 If you don’t take time to figure out the structure of your crime novel, …
How to start a novel
How to start a crime novel How to write a crime novel, episode 1 How do you start writing a novel? You need a stunning opening scene, a dead body, and …
6 tips for writing dialogue that you haven’t heard before
What do you do when you want to be writing dialogue that’s fresh? Writing dialogue cheatsheet to find fresh angles on your characters Posts with …
Crime fiction’s best first paragraphs
Best first paragraphs set up the masters’ novels Hammett, Chandler, and Simenon with 3 great ways to start a book If you have a lot of time to …
Write about trauma to relieve the emotion
Memories turn into nightmares, until writing makes them something to be proud of While working on my second Palestinian crime novel, A Grave in Gaza, …
Thriller structure: Midpoint gives plot impetus
The Midpoint is key to the pace of a thriller structure — and many other genres When you structure a thriller, pay special attention to the plot …
Write a thriller: Bad experiences make you a better writer
Remember how it feels to feel bad, endure it positively, and write it down When something bad happens to a writer, the experience is great material …