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In Suspense — 129 episodes
Sarah Vaughan on writing a seventy-year-old protagonist...
In Suspense with Jeremy Vine
Writing books set in the USA with Anna Bailey
Our Listeners Q&A's answered!
Making a career out of crime with Mari Hannah
The Art Of The Psychological Thriller - with Claire Douglas
Juggling Multiple Roles - with Rob Parker
Why WhoDunnits never go out of fashion!
The Road to Disney+ : When your book becomes a screenplay with Alex Dahl
Finding the recipe for writing success with Orlando Murrin
Mining trauma for fiction with Jo Jakeman
How to write uniquely original novels with Will Carver and Dom Nolan
Does it help to have been a police officer when writing Crime....?
Switching Genre - How easy is it to do and should you consider it to get another book deal?
How to get a book deal
From Self Starter to Big Five author with Mark Edwards
Behind the Scenes with Stu Cummins and Charlotte Wilson
Behind The Scenes with Rebecca Thorne
Behind the Scenes with Alan Johnson
Behind The Scenes with Ashley Elston
Behind The Scenes with Tracy Sierra
Behind The Scenes with Robert Goddard
Modernising the crime writing Community
Agent Minisode 7: Moving on from your agent
True crime fiction – should you make the murderer likeable?
Agent Minisode 6: When a manuscript doesn't sell
Writing in Two Genres
Agent Minisode 5: Agent Misconceptions
Putting Gothic in Thrillers
Agent Minisode 4: Author and agent relationship - Boundaries
The Importance of Festivals
In Suspense Special with Trevor Wood
Agent Minisode 3: Author and Agent relationships
Why heists never go out of fashion
Agent Minisode 2: Submitting to agents
Mixing it up: how to successfully blend genres
Agent Minisode 1: The role of the agent
Thrillers - How dark is too dark?
What makes successful commercial fiction?
It's All Smoke & Mirrors
The Rise of the Feminist Thriller
Thrillers with a difference & quirky protagonists
Writing On Trend
Serial Killer dos and don'ts
Writing for the Modern Reader
Delivering A High Concept Novel
How publishers sell books to retailers
Social Media for Authors Minisode 6: What authors need to remember
What Makes A Great Book for TV?
Social Media for Authors Minisode 5: TikTok for Authors
The Power of Storytelling
Social Media for Authors Minisode 4: Instagram and Instagram Reels
Should I dump by day job now I have a book deal?
Social Media for Authors Minisode 3: How to sell books on social media
Stand Alones to Series
Social Media for Authors Minisode 2: How to grow followers on social media
The Midas Touch – Books to TV, & Resilience
Social Media for Authors Minisode 1: Social media platforms explained
AI & Writing - should we be worried?
Busting the myths of digital publishing
Minisode 6: Policing for Authors - the big thing to remember!
Career Longevity: Adapting to the market
Minisode 5: Creating Great Character
Double Trouble: Writing as a duo
Minisode 4: Police Lingo & Acronyms
What's in a name? Pen names and name changes
Minisode 3: Bending the Rules
Writing Close To Home
Minisode 2: Research
Regional Noir
Minisode 1: Getting It Right
The one that got away - a road to self publishing
Sexy Settings
Keeping It Real - Part II: Storyline & Plot
Sequels & Villains with Lisa Jewell
Minisode: Messy first draft or edit as you go
Policing for Authors
Minisode: The Author Editor relationship
Weekend Special with Fiona Barton
Keeping it real - part 1: Character
Minisode: Characterisation
The Best and the Worst
Minisode: Editing the saggy middle
Carving Out Time to Write
Minisode: Self-editing
The Next Deal - When, Where, How
Minisode: The role of the editor
Sex in Thrillers: How much is too much?
Location, Location, Location with Phoebe Morgan
Minisode: Boosting Author Wellbeing
Finger on the pulse of themes with Sarah Vaughan
Minisode: Building Confidence in your Writing
Pushing the Genre Boundaries in Thriller Fiction
Minisode: Recognising stress and how to relieve it
A quick catch up!
Minisode: Coping with public speaking & networking events
The Delights & Dangers of Podcasting ft Blood Brothers Podcast
Minisode: Dealing with negative reviews
Keeping Pace with Linwood Barclay
Minisode: Staying calm during submissions
Putting the Thrill in Thrillers ft C.L. Taylor
Why author events are so important ft Bay Tales
When to give up on your book ft Emma Curtis
How to be a Literary Power House with Sophie Hannah
So You Want To Write A Police Procedural? ft Olivia Kiernan
Submissions and the Long Road to Success with Trevor Wood
Working with an independent publisher
Author Wellbeing with Philippa East
In Suspense Special: Mentoring
A Writer's Year with Shari Lapena
Moving the goal posts with Sandie Jones
Creating Killer Hooks with Jo Spain
Tackling Contentious Topics with Rachel Edwards
The importance of author websites and newsletters with Charlotte Duckworth
How to be a hybrid author with Mel Sherratt and Caroline Mitchell
Having your novel optioned for TV or Film with T.M. Logan and Nikki Smith
S3, episode 1: Writing as a second career
S2, episode 6: Violence in crime fiction. How much is too much?
S2, episode 5: The highs and lows of a writing career particularly during the pandemic
S2, episode 4: Fresh takes on classic thriller concepts
S2, episode 3: Setting and Culture
S2, episode 2: Research vs. Writing What You Know
S2, episode 1: Author Longevity
Episode 6: Creative Writing Courses
Episode 5: Working with a Digital Publisher
Episode 4: Journey to Publication
Episode 3: The importance of supporting other authors
Episode 2: The enduring popularity of psychological thrillers with special guest SJ Watson
Episode 1: The Autumn Crush