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Diagram your crime novel

How to diagram the plot of your crime novel

How to write a crime novel, episode 9 Diagram the plot of your crime novel to make writing the book easier and beat writer’s block. When …

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How to write Act III

How to write Act III of your crime novel

How to write a crime novel, episode 8 Act III is the final portion of your crime novel. It’s all-action. This post explains how to write Act III …

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How to write Plot Point 2

How to write Plot Point 2

How to write a crime novel, episode 7 How do you propel your hero into the final section of your crime novel? You need a good Plot Point 2. Plot Point …

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How to write the rest of Act II

How to write the middle of your crime novel, part 2

How to write a crime novel, episode 6 The second half of the middle of your crime novel is the most demanding to write. It has to be emotional and …

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How to write the midpoint of your crime novel

How to write the midpoint of your crime novel

How to write a crime novel, episode 5 The midpoint is a vital moment in the structure of your crime novel. Here’s how you get it right. …

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How to start your crime novel

How to start a novel

How to start a crime novel How to write a crime novel, episode 1 How do you start writing a novel? You need a stunning opening scene, a dead body, and …

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Matt Rees

Matt Rees is the award-winning author of nine novels published in 23 languages. He has been compared to Graham Greene, Georges Simenon and Henning Mankell.

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