Crafting Crime Fiction

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John le Carr said the best place to start a crime novel is as near to the end of the story as possible. But how do you know what the story is

Everyones story, resources and experience are different. This book will help you identify the right beginning, middle and end for your crime novel. It will enable you to recognise your talent and realise your ambition in practical and realistic ways. Good crime fiction is about being different in a highly competitive and crowded market. Whether you are writing a police procedural or a psychological thriller, there are practical aspects and approaches that need to be considered. Plot, point of view and pace are the three most important. Others include suspense, mystery and surprise. Theres also the key issue of entertainment. No one wants to read a dull book.

This guide will help new and experienced writers to navigate the writing journey with greater knowledge, enthusiasm and skill. It will accelerate the process of creating a standout crime novel, with added purpose and sense of voice your voice.

Author Bio

Henry Sutton is Professor of Creative Writing and Crime Fiction at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of fifteen novels and a collection of short stories. A literary critic for many years, he has judged numerous awards, including the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year. He is the director of the Noirwich Crime Writing Festival.