Posts by Laurie King
On background
Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring tempted me to work with her on a book about the craft of writing. The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and with the addition of a number of superb guest essays, has made a book I am tremendously proud of. Take a look…
Read MoreOn language
Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring tempted me to work with her on a book about the craft of writing. The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and with the addition of a number of superb guest essays, has made a book I am tremendously proud of. Take a look…
Read MoreOn Plot
I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me. It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…
Read MoreOn writer’s Block
I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me. It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…
Read MoreOn crime fiction
Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring tempted me to work with her on a book about the craft of writing. The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and with the addition of a number of superb guest essays, has made a book I am tremendously proud of. Take a look…
Read MoreOn writing
I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me. It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…
Read MoreOn research
I’ve been posting some snippets from the Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing, written by Michelle Spring and me. It take a multi-faced approach to craft, since it not only comes from two very different points of view, but it also incorporates essays on technique and philosophy from some fabulous bestselling authors from Lee…
Read MoreHoliday pleasures
Just in time to provide you with a brief respite from the hecticities of December, Laurie R. King Productions brings you an old favorite short story that has been out of print for some time now. Many of you may remember “Mrs Hudson’s Case,” but if you don’t, or you’d like to revisit this adventure…
Read MoreOn writing what you know
Every writer thinks about producing a book about craft. Two years ago, my friend Michelle Spring pulled me into one, and I will be eternally grateful. The pairing was unexpectedly effective, since we have such different methods, and the format of this book also brings in a number of superb guest essays. Take a look…
Read MoreMy Bookstore
I did an event at Bookshop Santa Cruz recently, to celebrate a collection of essays by authors on their favorite Indie bookstore. The folks who put together My Bookstore asked me to write on Bookshop, and I was happy to revisit the place in my heart that the store occupies. Important things take place in…
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