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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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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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40 Years of SinC, 40 Voices: Past President Jennifer J. Chow
Past SinC Presiden and acclaimed author Jennifer J. Chow shares her thoughts on the 40th Anniversary. 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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40 Years of SinC, 40 Voices: Rob Osler
DEIJB Committee Member, award-winning and bestselling author Rob Osler reflects on 40 years of SinC. 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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40 Years of SinC, 40 Voices: Sherry Harris
In 2016 I attended the SinC Into Great Writing Doing Diversity Right panel. Continue reading
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Story Structure Models
Regular consumers of story, either written or film, learn to recognize the patterns that come with the rise and fall of action. Continue reading
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40 Years of SinC, 40 Voices: Kelly Oliver
Celebrating 40 years of SinC with recent past president, bestselling and award-winning author Kelly Oliver. Continue reading
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How to Weave Current Issues into Your Mystery Novel Without Losing Readers
Can you address current events in your mysteries? Find out how with award-winning author Elle Jauffret. Continue reading
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40 Years of SinC, 40 Voices: John Copenhaver
Author and Queer Crime Writers organizer John Copenhaver shares his thoughts on SinC’s 40 years of advocacy for underrepresented writers. Continue reading
