A body, a locked door, and no obvious way in or out. Find out how to use this mystery format in your own fiction. (Examples for clues and solutions included.) #writingsky #murdermystery #lockedroommystery Read more here: www.writerswrite.co.za/how-to-write... By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social

Quotable - Elmore Leonard, born on 11 October 1925 and died on 20 August 2013. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5y6ycmn9

'You can tell when a book’s not working. It doesn’t seem right to go on.' ~James Crumley #authorbirthday #jamescrumley #writingsky #hardboiled

'Many people consider crime fiction to be a confining form, but I find in it a great challenge— to stick to the rule of playing fair with the reader, while bending and even breaking some of the other rules of form and content.' ~Paula Gosling #authorbirthday #writingsky

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How To Write A Locked-Room Mystery | A body, a locked door, and no obvious way in or out. Find out how to use this classic mystery format in your own fiction. (Plenty of examples for clues and solutions included.) By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky #murdermystery #lockedroommystery

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Born on 11 October, Elmore Leonard was a master of crime fiction. Celebrate his birthday by discovering his 11 rules for writing fiction and learn how to make your stories sharper and more engaging. 📝 #authorbirthday #writingsky #elmoreleonard

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It makes sense for writers to create a character the same way an actor prepares for a role. Learn how to use method writing to create believable characters, explore their emotions, and bring your fictional world to life. 👀 By @amandaonwriting.bsky.social #writingsky

Nora Roberts On How She Writes | Nora Roberts celebrates her birthday on 10 October. Discover how she writes, from her daily routine and three-draft method to her advice on discipline, deadlines, and staying focused. 📝 #noraroberts #authorbirthday #writingsky

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Banned Books Week – The 11 Most Challenged Titles Of 2025 | Celebrate Banned Books Week and discover which books faced attempts to restrict access, and why. 📚 #books #booksky #bannedbooksweek #reading

'I like colourful tales with black beginnings, and stormy middles, and cloudless blue-sky endings. But any story will do.' ~K. A. Applegate #authorbirthday #writingsky #animorphs #booksky

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12 Steps To Self-Editing A Manuscript: A Stress-Free Guide | ✍️ Ready to edit? Before you send your manuscript to an agent or editor, work through these 12 practical steps. This stress-free guide will help you tackle the editing process in a clear, manageable order. #writingsky #editing

Born on 9 October, filmmaker and novelist Guillermo del Toro is known for his dark fantasy, horror, and unforgettable monsters. Discover nine bits of writing advice from the Oscar-winning creator of Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. 🎬 #writingsky #guillermodeltoro #screenwriting

Quotable - Anne Carson, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature. Read more about her here: tinyurl.com/yc3dny2c