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As a crime fiction editor who’s worked on over 100 novels, and a traditionally published author of multiple psychological suspense books with Bloodhound Books, I’ve seen just how powerful the right platform can be for building an audience and boosting book sales. Enter TikTok — the social media app that’s become a game-changer for authors. […]

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If you’re an aspiring or established author, you’ve probably asked yourself this at some point: how much does a professional manuscript edit cost? As a crime fiction novel outliner, manuscript editor and book formatter, as well as a traditionally published author of multiple psychological suspense novels with Bloodhound Books, I can tell you that the […]

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If you’re writing or reading crime fiction, you’ve probably come across terms like ‘police procedural’, ‘cosy mystery’ or ‘psychological thriller’. These are all subgenres – specific categories within the wider crime fiction umbrella that each come with their own flavour, structure and audience expectations. As a crime fiction novel outliner, manuscript editor and book formatter, […]

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If you’ve ever written a scene in your novel and suddenly found yourself inside more than one character’s mind, you might have been head hopping. It’s one of the most common point of view issues I see as a crime fiction outliner, manuscript editor and book formatter, and something I have to be ultra aware […]

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As a writer who outlines crime fiction novels, edits manuscripts and formats books, while also being a traditionally published author of multiple psychological suspense novels, I understand just how crucial consistency is in storytelling. One essential tool for achieving a polished, professional manuscript is an editorial style sheet. Who Uses An Editorial Style Sheet? An […]

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As a crime fiction novel outliner, manuscript line editor, and book formatter, as well as a traditionally published author of multiple psychological suspense novels, I understand how crucial professional editing is in the publishing process. My own books are edited by skilled professionals at Bloodhound Books (because even editors need editors!), so I know firsthand […]

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As a crime fiction novel outliner, manuscript editor and book formatter, as well as a traditionally published author of multiple psychological suspense novels with Bloodhound Books, I know that choosing the right narrative tense is an important decision for any writer. Your choice between past tense and present tense will shape the tone, pacing and […]

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As a crime fiction novel outliner, manuscript editor, and book formatter, as well as a traditionally published author of multiple psychological suspense novels, lots of writers have asked me: Can you start a sentence with an ‘ing’ word? The answer is yes, but there’s a right and wrong way to do it. This blog explains […]

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If you’re anything like me, you’re always craving new crime series to binge! Here are nine that have definitely caught my attention, either currently airing or soon to hit UK screens, that promise to captivate and inspire your inner crime writer. 1) The Stolen Girl (Disney+) Premiere Date: 16th April 2025 This five-part psychological drama […]

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What Is A Prologue? A prologue is an opening section of a novel that sets the stage for the main story. It often takes place outside the timeline of the primary narrative, offering readers background information, a different perspective, or a pivotal event that influences the plot. In crime fiction, prologues can be particularly useful […]

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