by karensuewalker | Jul 3, 2023 | Update, Writing
TL;DR: Plant one or more clues early, before a crime has happened, or late, just before the reveal. When Ms. Sleuth finds the dead body (as she so often does) along with lots of clues and maybe a red herring or two, readers will pay attention to these clues and use...
by karensuewalker | Jun 29, 2021 | Writing
Some writers can work on their novels in noisy cafes or with screaming children running around. I’ve known people who focus better while also watching a movie or tv show. Not me! Complete and utter silence is preferable, though I tolerate the humming...
by karensuewalker | May 7, 2021 | Update, Writing
Do you want more subscribers and followers? I’m going to assume the answer is yes! Do you make it easy for readers to find you? To sign up? To follow you? (Okay, not so easy that a cat can sign up–unless you’re expecting cats to be big fans of your...
by karensuewalker | May 5, 2021 | Writing
What? You say you don’t have any fans? I bet you do! But let’s find you some more, shall we? Your potential fans are just waiting to discover you and your stories! But first, you have to know who they are! If you don’t know who your fans are, start...
by karensuewalker | Apr 28, 2021 | Writing
Turning readers into fans is all about connecting. But how do you connect? You connect with your readers over email or social media the same way you connect in real life: Care about othersAsk questionsPay attentionDon’t pretend you know everythingBe genuineOffer...
by karensuewalker | Oct 21, 2020 | Writing
Are you ready to join the ranks of cozy mystery authors who spend their days thinking about creative murder methods while drinking tea and eating scones? Whose stories delight their readers and worry their families and friends? NOT SO FAST!!! You will need a few...
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