On background

Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring tempted me to work with her on a book about the craft of writing.  The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and with the addition of a number of superb guest essays, has made a book I am tremendously proud of.  Take a look…

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On language

Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring tempted me to work with her on a book about the craft of writing.  The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and with the addition of a number of superb guest essays, has made a book I am tremendously proud of.  Take a look…

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On Plot

I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me.  It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…

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On writer’s Block

I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me.  It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…

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On crime fiction

Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring tempted me to work with her on a book about the craft of writing.  The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and with the addition of a number of superb guest essays, has made a book I am tremendously proud of.  Take a look…

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On writing

I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me.  It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…

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On research

I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me.  It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…

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On writing what you know

Every writer thinks about producing a book about craft.  Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring pulled me into one, and I will be eternally grateful.  The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and the format of this book also brings in a number of superb guest essays.  Take a look…

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Laurie’s busy year: an annual report

2011 has been a busy year.  A ridiculously busy year.  A year so nuts, it has forced me to declare 2012 The Year of No.  Meaning that if you’re about to ask me to write a short story, participate in a seminar, or show up at your festival, I can only say that if you’re…

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The SEND button

For the past year, I’ve been working with Michelle Spring on a book about writing for the Arvon writing foundation.  The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing will be published in 2012, both in the UK and US markets.  And I can say that with assuredness because I have just this morning hit the SEND…

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