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Crime Writing (Writer's Handbook Guides) (Paperback)

by Barry Turner (Author)
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  • Paperback: 152 pages
  • Publisher: Pan Books (18 April 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1405000996
  • ISBN-13: 978-1405000994
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.6 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 352,487 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Drawing on the expertise of crime writers, including Ian Rankin and Val McDermid, this book looks at how to write a successful crime novel - from the critical points in the development of the book, including story setting, creating characters, building suspense, use of sex and violence, the importance of research and the basic rules of story construction, to how to get published. It carries advice from publishers, agents and booksellers in the field, looks at legendary figures in crime fiction, and has an extensive, comprehensive listings and information section.

About the Author
Barry Turner has edited The Writer's Handbook for over 16 years. He is also a journalist and has previously worked in publishing as an editor and marketing director. He lives in north London.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Uninformative, 6 Nov 2007
Read this book as am currently thinking about writing my first crime novel and was disappointed . Despite its featuring such luminaries of the genre as Rankin and McDermid, it told me nothing I didn't already know and the publisher's perspective wasn't much better. Perhaps the best feature of the book is the listings pages but they can be obtained elsewhere. Not recommended.
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