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Masterclass: Writing Crime Fiction: How to create compelling plots, dramatic characters and nail biting twists in crime and detective fiction

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YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING CRIME THRILLERS, HARD BOILED FICTION AND DETECTIVE STORIES. Create compelling plots, dramatic characters and nail-biting twists that sell.
LEARN HOW TO WRITE GRIPPING CRIME FICTION.

Do you have an idea for a gripping crime...

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Product ID:9781473601369
Product Form:Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:GB
Title:Masterclass: Writing Crime Fiction
Subtitle:How to create compelling plots, dramatic characters and nail biting twists in crime and detective fiction
Authors:Author: Rosemary Rowe
Page Count:208
Subjects:Creative writing and creative writing guides, Creative writing & creative writing guides
Description:Select Guide Rating
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO WRITING CRIME THRILLERS, HARD BOILED FICTION AND DETECTIVE STORIES. Create compelling plots, dramatic characters and nail-biting twists that sell.
LEARN HOW TO WRITE GRIPPING CRIME FICTION.

Do you have an idea for a gripping crime novel?
Would you like to know how to plot your book flawlessly?
Do you want to create beautifully crafted characters and nail biting twists?

This book is designed for anyone who wants to write an unputdownable crime novel. Whatever your subgenre, whether Scandi-crime or detective ''cosies'', this book is full of inspirational advice, acute insights and practical exercises. The first part of the book establishes the rules of writing crime fiction - from convincing characters to the role of research. The book then covers the practical craft of writing and editing, before explaining in detail how to secure a contract and/or self-publish your work. A comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to be the next Val McDermid or Ian Rankin.

ABOUT THE SERIES
The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from science fiction and romantic novels, to illustrated children''s books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and tips for unlocking creativity and improving your writing. And because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the Just Write online community at tyjustwrite, for budding authors and successful writers to connect and share.

Imprint Name:Teach Yourself
Publisher Name:John Murray Press
Country of Publication:GB
Publishing Date:2014-11-28