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Cozy Mystery header - Photo by alexey turenkov on Unsplash
How to Write a Four Act Cozy Mystery (With Downloadable Template)

There’s something special about a Cozy Mystery. They’re great escapism, and without the gore and violence so often associated with “hardboiled” detective fiction. It’s a hugely popular genre and lends an air of intimacy to the concept of crime fiction. The detectives who feature in them are often amateurs, and…

Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 13

How to write a mystery or crime thriller - hazy blue path way with creepy trees - Photo by Pixabay for PexelsHow to Write a Mystery or Crime Thriller (with Downloadable Template)
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 5

8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel8 Mistakes to Avoid For a Perfect Ending to Your Novel
Kim Montgomery

Apr 1

A glass globe on the beach - Photo by Josh SorensonThe Fichtean Curve: How to Escalate Tension and Conflict
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 1

How to write a good story - Photo by Suzy HazelwoodWhat Makes a Good Story?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 23

How to write a romance novel - Photo by Elaine Howlin on UnsplashHow to Write the Perfect Romance Novel (with Downloadable Template)
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 5

A Foolproof Character Cheat Sheet (With Downloadable Template)
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Dec 1

How to plan your novel - Photo by Photo by Ivan Samkov for PexelsHow To Plan a Novel (By Not Planning It)
Crystal Kamm

Oct 30

Mind mapping subplots - Photo by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash5 Tips to Write a Good Subplot That Every Writer Needs to Know
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 16

A manuscript after the story resolution with a page in a blue typewriter that says "the end"How to Write a Story Resolution Your Readers Will Remember
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 9

The Best Plot Structure for Writing a Romantic Comedy
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Oct 2

fantasy world buildling6 Essential Ingredients for Building Your Fantasy World
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 22

Writing character arcs - Photo by cottonbro studioHow To Write Compelling Character Arcs
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 15

Writing Horror Fiction - Photo by Edilson Borges on UnsplashA Plot Structure for Writing Terrifying Horror Fiction
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 26

The Hero's Journey - photograph by Matt Howard on unsplashFrom Ordinary to Extraordinary: How To Write The Hero’s Journey
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 15

Plot twists - Photo by cottonbro studio for PexelsThe Art of the Plot Twist: How to Keep Your Audience Guessing
Summer Keown

Dec 19

Writing conflict - Photo by Klaus NielsenUsing Conflict to Move Your Story Forward
Crystal Kamm

Nov 14

writing a short story with the abdce structure - Photo by Content Pixie on UnsplashHow to Write a Short Story Using the ABDCE Structure
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 11

Best plotting tools for writers - Photo by Startup Stock Photos from PexelsThe Best Plotting Tools for Writers and Novels
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 14