Crime writing

Author Tim Relf’s top tips for crime writers

Author Tim Relf – who writes as T. R. Richmond – gives a rundown of his top tips for crime writers.

One-to-one with bestselling crime fiction author Sam Blake

Lizzie Strasser interviews bestselling crime author Sam Blake about her writing process, characterisation and the importance of research in crime fiction.

Write Advice: author Julia Crouch explains her drafting process

Julia Crouch explores the importance of perfecting your novel’s setting and how a book’s cover is designed.

Write Advice: author Julia Crouch discusses plot

Author and Writing Crime Fiction guest tutor Julia Crouch answers our students’ questions on visual art, plotting and motivation.

Sam Cunningham talks about entering a crime writing competition

Sam Cunningham talks about being shortlisted for a crime writing competition.

Tips for crime fiction writers

Tom Bromley shares his crime writing tips with PWA Director, Christina Bunce.

Write Advice: Cal Moriarty shares tips on drafting, prologues and editing

Cal Moriarty chats to our Faber Academy students.

Killer Women: a criminally good writing festival

Fiona Egglestone visits the Killer Women Crime Writing Festival to pick up some tips.

Write Advice: Sarah Hilary on developing character and plot

Sarah Hilary answers questions on how to develop character and plot.

10 top tips for crime writers

Tips for aspiring crime novelists, to help you turn your ideas into a compelling mystery.

Write page-turning crime fiction: six tips for suspense

Award-winning crime writer and guest tutor Sarah Hilary shares her tips on writing suspense.

Why we love crime fiction

Mo Harber-Lamond explores the development of crime fiction, and why we get so much enjoyment from reading about criminals, murders and the solving of mysteries.