Expertise
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Cracking the Mystery of Why We Love Mysteries By Christina Hoag
In a guest post, bestselling author Christina Hoag explores the appeal of mysteries. Continue reading
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40 Years of SinC, 40 Voices: Past President Hank Phillippi Ryan
Past SinC President and award-winning author Hank Phillippi Ryan shares her thoughts on the 40th Anniversary. Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Suja Sukumar – Believe in yourself
Young adult thriller author Suja Sukumar shares insights about believing in and trusting yourself as a writer. Continue reading
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Fear of Being Judged
In a guest post, author and writing instructor Victoria Zackheim addresses a writer’s fear of being judged. Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Allie Pleiter – The Chunky Method
Author, Speaker, and Book Coach, Allie Pleiter discusses her Chunky Method for establishing a successful word count practice. “Every writer has a chunk.” Continue reading
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Where Landscapes Kill People
In a guest post, mystery/thriller author Bernadette Calonego explains how deadly landscapes can draw in readers. Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Joanna Campbell Slan – Bookmarks
Bookmarks are an often underestimated marketing tool, but they need to be compelling to make readers want to pick them up. Continue reading
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From Pages to Podiums: Turn Your Fiction Novel into a Paid Public Speaking Opportunity
As crime writers, we tend to over-research our books. Raise your hand if you’ve spent an hour, or an entire afternoon, down a Google rabbit hole for a paragraph, or maybe just one sentence on a novel. Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Estimating Audiobook Running Time with Cole Chase
How long will your audiobook’s running time be? Why should you care? Continue reading
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SinC-Up Tip: Creepy Crawly Suspense with Cynthia Fabian
In a recent SinC-Up Tip, author Cynthia Fabian explained how to use insects to build tension and give readers the chills. Continue reading
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Craft Cozies with Amateur Sleuths
Yes, Knitters can be serious sleuths. Cozy mystery writer Peggy Ehrhart explains how craft knowledge can turn up critical evidence…and solve a murder! Continue reading
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Ten Quick Tips to Shine on a Multi-stop Book Tour
Author Marcie Rendon shares her best advice for not just surviving, but thriving, on a book tour. Continue reading