And Getting Published.
We are all born with a talent for story-telling. Few people, though, have an instinctive understanding of how to develop their ideas into novels. In this book, Lesley Grant-Adamson encourages you to explore the ideas you already have and gets you working step by step on your work.
What makes a good crime story or suspense novel? Lesley Grant-Adamson analyses the elements of this broad genre, covering the classic detective story, the espionage thriller, comic crime fiction, romantic suspense, the feminist sleuth, and more.
Let this experienced author lead you through the process of crafting your material: recognising an idea for a novel; setting the scene; shaping your characters; evolving plot; researching your background; maintaining style and using literary techniques; and finding a way out of it if you get stuck. This practical book also includes advice on presenting your work to a publisher and enjoying your role as a published crime writer. Whether you are a novice or already established, this book shows you how to find your voice as a crime writer, without cramping your style.
