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Writing Crime Fiction (Books for Writers) by H. R. F. Keating · Booklabria

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Writing Crime Fiction (Books for Writers)

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Writing Crime Fiction (Books for Writers)

Name: Writing Crime Fiction (Books for Writers)
Author: H. R. F. Keating

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First published: 1986
Language: English
Editions: 5

Synopsis

This guide to writing crime fiction is based on the author's analysis of the craft from the classic detective story of the 1920s and 30s up to the female private eye novels of the 1990s. It features tips on fictional structure, the plot and its characters, and on submitting a script to publishers.

Subjects: Mystery
Crime
Technique
Authorship
English Detective and mystery stories
Creative writing

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