Writing Crime Novels by John Paxton Sheriff
Would you like to write a thrilling crime novel that is filled with tension and suspense, poses a number of intriguing questions as detectives strive to unravel an intricate web of deceit, and is full of authentic information on methods of murder and investigation? With over thirty-five years' writing experience, John Paxton Sheriff is able to give polished, professional advice. Writing Crime Novels is unique in that it not only assists writers in storytelling techniques, but also offers detailed technical information that is absolutely essential to the modern crime novel. Storytelling begins with ideas and, after giving practical advice on how to find the right ideas for a crime novel, the author looks at various methods of committing murder and the techniques used by detectives in their investigation of the crime. Suitably armed, the budding crime writer is then taken in easy stages through the development of the novel and the shaping of its plot, leams how to create flesh-and-blood villains, victims and investigators, and is shown how a crime novel's tension and interest can be increased by the incorporation of one of more sub-plots. Finally, detailed advice is given on revision of the finished novel, and there are some useful tips on presentation, finding a publisher, and on writing the second novel. In Writing Crime Novels, John Paxton Sheriff has written a book packed with knowledge gained from many years of writing crime fiction. It will be indispensable to beginners and experienced authors alike.
John Paxton Sheriff has been writing successfully since the 1960s and became a full-time freelance writer in the late 1980s. He has had fifteen novels published and has written short crime fiction for publishers in the UK, Australia and the USA. John Paxton Sheriff is the author of Practical Short Story Writing and Creating Suspense in Fiction (also published by Hale).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780709068365 |
| ISBN 10 | 0709068360 |
| Title | Writing Crime Novels |
| Author | John Paxton Sheriff |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2001-07-01 |
| Number of pages | 144 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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