"Clear, concise, useful and comprehensive. I wish I had read it before I wrote my first novel; I’m glad I read it before writing my next.” - Michael Ridpath, bestselling author of the Fire & Ice series
“An informative and entertaining guide to producing a crime novel by two of the best writers of the genre. Essential reading for any would-be crime novelists." - Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill
"This is an excellent introduction to the craft of Crime Writing. It gives clear, accessible, expert guidance from writers who really know their subject and is packed with invaluable insights. A vital toolkit for anyone thinking about a writing life of crime." - Imogen Robertson, author if Instruments of Darkness and Paris Winter
Everybody loves a good, juicy murder. So it's little wonder that crime fiction is the UK's, if not the world’s bestselling literary genre. In the first of their three 60 Minute Masterclasses, Writing Crime Fiction: An Introduction, acclaimed novelists William Ryan and M.R. Hall give an intensive and entertaining overview of the essentials of the craft.
Fast-paced, clear and accessible, Ryan and Hall distil their years of experience into a definitive guide that will show you how to turn your idea for a story into a page-turning and commercial novel. Written for beginners and experienced writers alike, the authors introduce the essential elements of a compelling story: plot, character, setting and theme, as well as advice on securing the all-important publishing deal.
+ What is a crime novel?
+ Research
+ Points of view
+ Central and subsidiary characters
+ The dramatic world
+ Structuring your plot
+ Writing the novel
+ Being commercial
60-Minute Masterclasses are expert ebooks that help you do more with your creative writing, journalism and entrepreneurship. Locking on to the stuff that you actually need to know, each title is a precise, practical pointer on the matters that matter most.
“Practical, comprehensive, and concise – crammed with the sort of useful things I wish I’d been able to find all together in one place years ago.” - Ruth Downie
“This introduction to crime writing is a must-read for all crime fiction fans, editors and writers. It neatly combines an overview of the history of crime fiction with the essential tools any writer needs to equip themselves when writing in the genre. It was entertaining too!" - Sam Eades, Senior Commissioning Editor at Orion Books
“An informative and entertaining guide to producing a crime novel by two of the best writers of the genre. Essential reading for any would-be crime novelists." - Sarah Ward, author of In Bitter Chill
"This is an excellent introduction to the craft of Crime Writing. It gives clear, accessible, expert guidance from writers who really know their subject and is packed with invaluable insights. A vital toolkit for anyone thinking about a writing life of crime." - Imogen Robertson, author if Instruments of Darkness and Paris Winter
Everybody loves a good, juicy murder. So it's little wonder that crime fiction is the UK's, if not the world’s bestselling literary genre. In the first of their three 60 Minute Masterclasses, Writing Crime Fiction: An Introduction, acclaimed novelists William Ryan and M.R. Hall give an intensive and entertaining overview of the essentials of the craft.
Fast-paced, clear and accessible, Ryan and Hall distil their years of experience into a definitive guide that will show you how to turn your idea for a story into a page-turning and commercial novel. Written for beginners and experienced writers alike, the authors introduce the essential elements of a compelling story: plot, character, setting and theme, as well as advice on securing the all-important publishing deal.
+ What is a crime novel?
+ Research
+ Points of view
+ Central and subsidiary characters
+ The dramatic world
+ Structuring your plot
+ Writing the novel
+ Being commercial
60-Minute Masterclasses are expert ebooks that help you do more with your creative writing, journalism and entrepreneurship. Locking on to the stuff that you actually need to know, each title is a precise, practical pointer on the matters that matter most.
“Practical, comprehensive, and concise – crammed with the sort of useful things I wish I’d been able to find all together in one place years ago.” - Ruth Downie
“This introduction to crime writing is a must-read for all crime fiction fans, editors and writers. It neatly combines an overview of the history of crime fiction with the essential tools any writer needs to equip themselves when writing in the genre. It was entertaining too!" - Sam Eades, Senior Commissioning Editor at Orion Books
