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How Do Setting and Atmosphere Influence Crime Stories?Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorIt’s vital to understand that the setting and atmosphere in crime stories play a significant role in shaping the narrative. By immersing yourself in the physical and emotional landscapes of these tales, you can appreciate how they enhance tension, character development, and plot progression. Whether it's the shadowy alleys of a bustling city or the eerie silence of a deserted countryside, these elements create a backdrop that influences your perception of guilt, innocence, and suspense.The Importance of Setting in Crime StoriesA well-crafted setting serves as a backbone for crime stories, influencing mo...

How Important Is Research When Writing Realistic Crime Fiction?Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorResearch forms the backbone of crafting authentic and believable crime fiction, guiding your narrative in ways that resonate with readers. When you examine the intricacies of criminal behavior, legal systems, and forensic science, you enhance the credibility of your story, making it engaging and relatable. By investing time in thorough research, you not only enrich your characters and plot, but also create a sense of realism that keeps your audience hooked. Understanding the importance of research can elevate your writing, allowing you to capture the essence of the crime genre effectively.The Rol...

What Role Does Foreshadowing Play in Crafting a Crime Narrative?Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorForeseeing the outcomes of a story can significantly enhance your reading experience, especially in crime narratives. Foreshadowing serves as a subtle tool, guiding your expectations and enriching the plot's tension. By dropping hints and clues throughout the narrative, authors can prepare you for impending twists and revelations, making the eventual outcome more satisfying. Understanding how foreshadowing operates allows you to appreciate the intricacies of storytelling and helps you develop a deeper connection with the characters and their journeys.Understanding ForeshadowingA central element ...

How Can You Effectively Build Suspense in Your Crime Writing?Chuck Morgan, Crime Fiction AuthorMany aspiring crime writers struggle with the art of crafting gripping suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. In this informative blog post, you will explore important techniques and strategies that elevate your storytelling, ensuring that your audience expects each twist and turn. From pacing and character development to the strategic use of foreshadowing, you’ll discover how to manipulate tension and build an atmosphere of intrigue in your narratives. By applying these methods, you can enhance your crime writing and captivate your readers.Understanding SuspenseYour ability to b...

Write a story where a creature turns up in an unexpected way. This was a prompt from a writing competition. I won a bronze medal for the entry, this is part of it.Short Story******************************************************The Eidolon peered through the water reeds, which appeared like protective iron spikes preventing the early mists from climbing the banks of the lake, no breeze or gentle wind aided the soft wafts of water vapour to advance to the warmer land, the majestic globe of water hung back, sulking behind the dark mask of the day. The bullrushes increased the impression of a prison boundary, although their brown heads were disintegrating and eroding with age, devoured by the m...

After letting me pen over a score of articles, though my muse prompted me to enter into the arena of fiction, yet it made me struggle to come up with the opening lines of my maiden novel for over ten days or so before “That winter night in the mid-seventies, the Janata Express was racing rhythmically on its tracks towards the coast of Andhra Pradesh. As its headlight pierced the darkness of the fertile plains, the driver honked the horn as though to awake the sleepy environs to the spectacle of the speeding train. On that, in the S-3, were the Ramaiahs with their nine year-old daughter Roopa.”But then “the train stopped at a village station, as though to disrupt Roopa’s daydreams of ...

https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Chronicles-Karmic-John-Rutherford/dp/B0DD44MZRXhttps://johnrutherfordbooks.com/NEW GENRE OF WRITING SPIRITUAL HISTORICAL FICTIONBELLA delivers her pups in the wilds of the forest, the wild animals rally round and support Bella. Bella has gifts handed down through generations for her special breed, the capability to communicate with all animals.She recounts that legacy in exchange for the support given by the forest animals.Stories that retell the 12 laws of Karma.BELLA – Chronicles of a Karmic Dog, recount stories entwined with humanity. A silent witness, to major events in recent history spanning the last 200 years.• Laika – the first space dog, who finall...

Who says awkward people can’t be Lovers?” goes the first line of the little novelette. I happened to be in the mood to “write a book” since a lot of people I knew were raving about doing this.So, with no experience and armed with the knowledge of a free writing course I found online, I spent close to 9 hours writing this tiny book. The book was published about a year ago, and this is a review written by a prominent Indian book blogger.In his review, Kevein Mallik, who rated the book 5 stars, has used words like “heart-warming” and “steady romance” in his review To tell the truth, as a new writer, who only had a little experience writing short stories on Wattpad, I never dream...