Title: How to Write a Crime Novel: 9 Tips for Writing Crime Fiction - 2021 - MasterClass
Headings: How to Write a Crime Novel: 9 Tips for Writing Crime Fiction
How to Write a Crime Novel: 9 Tips for Writing Crime Fiction
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What Is a Crime Novel?
3 Examples of Crime Novels
9 Tips for Writing a Crime Novel
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Content: More than other genres, crime fiction leans into formula—learn what’s come before so you can find your own path forward. Write what excites you. Unless you’re a criminal or sleuth, the old axiom “write what you know” likely won’t apply here. But rather than study the bestsellers to see what other crime writers are (or aren’t) doing, write the crime stories that excite you. This is a genre driven by the power of unfolding logical deductions and the thrill of the chase. If you’re inspired to dash toward the big reveal, chances are your readers will be too. Do your research. Assume your readers know a good detective story when they read one. Even if they’ve only seen crime procedurals on TV, they probably have a passing familiarity with police departments, detective work, and crime scenes. So if DNA, serial killer profiling, or computer hacking are vital to your crime novel, learn how they work.