Explore a clear, practical guide to planting clues and writing fair play detective fiction. Author David Thomas delivers a concise, expressive look at mystery plot mechanics.

Explore a clear, practical guide to planting clues and writing fair play detective fiction. Author David Thomas delivers a concise, expressive look at mystery plot mechanics.
Rom-com or romantic mystery? Turns out the storytelling skills overlap more than you might think. A fun read for writers: writersfunzone.com/blog/2026/09...
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A clear, practical guide to clue placement and fair-play mystery writing. Author David O. Thomas delivers a concise, expressive look at crafting satisfying crime fiction. Read the full post here:
The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
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The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
#amwriting #indieauthors #mysterywriting #writingcraft
Interview: youtube.com/@TheIndy...
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I'm writing a character I really like...but I came to the conclusion that they've got to die to become the impetus of the mystery. And that one hurts a bit. But this is what I love about NOT outlining, is the surprise, & suddenly laying out the whole rest of the story. #writersky #mysterywriting
The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
#amwriting #indieauthors #mysterywriting #writingcraft
Interview: youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes: theindyauthor.substa...
The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
#amwriting #indieauthors #mysterywriting #writingcraft
Interview: youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes: theindyauthor.substa...
The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
#amwriting #indieauthors #mysterywriting #writingcraft
Interview: youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes: theindyauthor.substa...
The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
#amwriting #indieauthors #mysterywriting #writingcraft
Interview: youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes: theindyauthor.substa...
The Indy Author Podcast Episode 353 - Writing the Stories Only Life Can Teach You with Bruce Robert Coffin
#amwriting #indieauthors #mysterywriting #writingcraft
Interview: youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes: theindyauthor.substa...
Baby's first #vtuberlore video! Should I continue the story? #pngtuber #vtubertok #ENvtuber #vtuber #creativewriting #smallstreammersupport #booktok #indietok #vgenartists #horrorwriting #mysterywriting
A satisfying mystery ending isn't about the twist. It's about proving the whole book was worth your time. New post on fair clues, killer confessions, and letting the story breathe afterward. link.chrishillsfarrow.com/satisfy-end
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Some thoughts for Thriller Writers on writing cold-case stories.
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Writing Book Of The Day
How to Write a Mystery: A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
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Writing Book Of The Day
How to Write a Damn Good Mystery: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide from Inspiration to Finished Manuscript
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From The Indy Author Podcast Episode 351 - How Tech Is Changing Crime Fiction with Patrick O'Donnell
#amwriting #amcreating #crimefiction #mysterywriting #policeprocedural #writingtips
Interview video at youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes at theindyauthor.substa...
From The Indy Author Podcast Episode 351 - How Tech Is Changing Crime Fiction with Patrick O'Donnell
#amwriting #amcreating #crimefiction #mysterywriting #policeprocedural #writingtips
Interview video at youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes at theindyauthor.substa...
From The Indy Author Podcast Episode 351 - How Tech Is Changing Crime Fiction with Patrick O'Donnell
#amwriting #amcreating #crimefiction #mysterywriting #policeprocedural #writingtips
Interview video at youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes at theindyauthor.substa...
From The Indy Author Podcast Episode 351 - How Tech Is Changing Crime Fiction with Patrick O'Donnell
#amwriting #amcreating #crimefiction #mysterywriting #policeprocedural #writingtips
Interview video at youtube.com/@TheIndy...
Show notes at theindyauthor.substa...