Sarah Williams is a very experienced writer, with over 80 titles published (mainly children's non-fiction and school textbooks). She founded and has run for over 5 years the increasingly popular Thriller School, in the UK and in the US, where readers, writers, scientists and crime fighters come together to explore all the different facets of crime fiction writing. She is a member of the Society of Authors and of the Crime Writers Association.

Using examples from contemporary crime writers, this book provides practical pointers, clear explanations and inspiring exercises to develop your skills

It will equip you with a comprehensive overview of all the different kinds of crime fiction to help you identify the sort of novel or short story you're best suited to write. You'll learn about the tricks and techniques used by bestselling authors to make their stories work, with explanations and exercises so that you can hone your own craft and find your own voice - and tell your story in a way that will captivate readers.
From the darkest noir to the most comfortable cosy, from the courtroom to the morgue, crime writers' secrets are laid bare for you to explore, learn from, apply and make your own.