Significant crime happens in parking lots, particularly burglaries and robberies. Here's how authors can understand crime and write it believably.

Kris Maze provides a list of word-culprits to cut from your creative writing projects. Searchable words lists are here to help you self-edit your writing. 

Mystery author, James Preston, gives examples of three common story pitfalls and shows you how to avoid them (and keep readers happy).

Jenny Hansen discusses writing voice, vulnerability, and offers tips to tune into your writing voice and dive deep into your theme.

Cutting out filler in your novel isn’t easy. How can writers take a thorough approach to editing out extraneous words? Take time to tighten your writing here.