My novels always involve a murder mystery, and a couple of years ago I decided that maybe limiting my research to watching Lewis might be a bit slack. I started to trawl the web to get the answers I needed for the book I was writing then, and also for inspiration for future novels. Since … Continue reading Online resources for mystery writers – updated
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OneNote for many – plotting my new novel
I don’t know if my brain’s flagging, but sorting out the plot of my next mystery has felt like wrestling an octopus. I normally enter a series of pivotal events into Excel, but this time that didn't do the trick. I started casting around for software that might help, and realised I ought to explore … Continue reading OneNote for many – plotting my new novel
The Lakes, Catherine Ryan Howard, and WordPress.com websites…
Just back from a holiday in the Lake District. Its beauty alone makes it a great setting for fiction. Then the lack of mobile coverage in many places is an absolute bonus if you’re writing crime. Your heroine doesn’t need to run low on battery to stop her calling for backup... It's where Anna, the … Continue reading The Lakes, Catherine Ryan Howard, and WordPress.com websites…
New Year, New Writing Manual
I had a lovely time with a selection of mysteries over the Christmas break, from the classic (Sherlock Holmes and Maigret), to the modern, in the form of Evonne Wareham’s gripping romantic suspense novel, Never Coming Home. Then, to top the whole thing off, I immersed myself in The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller … Continue reading New Year, New Writing Manual
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 5 – WriteWords
It’s well worth browsing the WriteWords website to get an idea of what’s on offer. Signing up costs £35 a year and gives you access to its full range of benefits. The site’s services include forums, online writing groups, the chance to showcase your work and useful directories featuring agents and publishers. The directory entries … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 5 – WriteWords
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 4 – Nicola Morgan’s blog
In the ordinary way I would be blogging away about how wonderful Cambridge Wordfest was but, in fact, it was London Marathon weekend. I therefore tore myself away and spent my time watching my other half, Charlie, scorching his way round the capital instead (in 2 hours, 42 mins - well worth travelling down to … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 4 – Nicola Morgan’s blog
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 3 – Andrea Semple’s website
I haven’t seen any new books by chick lit author Andrea Semple in a while now, but her website still contains some real gems. There seem to be a few problems with her homepage though (and several broken links elsewhere in fact), so it’s best to head straight for the About Me section for background … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 3 – Andrea Semple’s website
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 2 – Write Away by Elizabeth George
I’ve read a lot of ‘how to’ books about the craft of writing, but so far my favourite has to be Elizabeth George’s Write Away. As you’d expect, with George as its author, the book includes some great tips for writers of crime fiction, but also covers all the standard aspects of novel writing that … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 2 – Write Away by Elizabeth George
Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 1 – Mslexia website and magazine
Mslexia is the magazine for women who write. Its accompanying website: http://www.mslexia.co.uk/ is stuffed full of useful, free information for writers of all sorts. Under the Get Published tab, you can find workshops to help you tackle everything from writing your first paragraph and choosing a title, to putting together your pitch to an agent or … Continue reading Write Stuff – Help and Resources for Writers 1 – Mslexia website and magazine
Clare Chase 