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To writing group or not to writing group

Posted on August 14, 2019August 14, 2019 by Meredith Cole

When they start to write seriously, people are often told to join a writing group. So should you? My advice… Read more To writing group or not to writing group

Writing a Mystery

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole How should you start a crime novel? A lot of writers get caught on the first sentence… Read more Writing a Mystery

Trusting Your Gut

Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole Trust is a strange and tenuous thing. Too much and you’re a walking target for hucksters and… Read more Trusting Your Gut

Escaping from Writing Traps

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole I used to be afraid of dark places and writing myself into corners. I tried to outline… Read more Escaping from Writing Traps

What Reference Books Do You Need?

Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole When I started my first book, I carefully collected a dictionary, a thesaurus, a baby naming book… Read more What Reference Books Do You Need?

Using Dreams to Write Stories

Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole Dreams can be such a valuable part of the creative process, but dreams can also be elusive,… Read more Using Dreams to Write Stories

How Do Your Characters Change You?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole The main character in my mystery series was very different from me from the beginning. I started… Read more How Do Your Characters Change You?

Why Write Mysteries?

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole Why crime? Why do I write about violence and murder? Great question. And it’s definitely one I’ve… Read more Why Write Mysteries?

Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole There is a moment at every book signing when the audience is asked if they have questions.… Read more Where Do You Get Your Ideas?

Writing Chapters

Posted on January 23, 2016January 23, 2016 by Meredith Cole

by Meredith Cole Chapters can be small–or long. They can take place in one day–or not. And everyone seems to… Read more Writing Chapters

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