The Arvon Book of Crime and Thriller Writing

The Arvon Foundation runs professional writing courses by published writers and provides expert tuition and creative support. T he Arvon Book of Crime Writingcaptures the essence of Arvon teaching into a practical handbook for writers, packed with tips and advice from leading novelists as well reflections on the genre itself and practical instruction on great storytelling. Contributors from leading crime writers include: Lee Child, P.D James, Ian Rankin. The Arvon Book of Crime Writingis divided into three sections: Part 1 - Essays on critical issues in the genre, Part 2: Guest Writers - 25 contributors offering advice and tips Part 3: How To Write Crime.

Michelle Spring, a Canadian who has lived in England for much of her adult life, taught social science before becoming a full-time writer. Her six published crime novels include Every Breath You Take (short-listed as Best First Novel for both an Anthony and an Arthur Ellis Award), Nights in White Satin, In the Midnight Hour (winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel), and The Night Lawyer. She mentors novelists, and teaches both creative writing and academic writing. She is currently Royal Literary Fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge.Laurie R. King is a third generation Californian with a background in theology, whose first crime novel (A Grave Talent) won the Edgar and Creasey awards. Her yearly novels range from police procedurals and stand-alones to a historical series about Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes (beginning with The Beekeeper's Apprentice). Her books have won the Edgar, Creasey, Wolfe, Lambda, and Macavity awards, and appear regularly on the New York Times bestseller list. King mentors novelists, and teaches both creative writing and academic writing. She is currently Royal Literary Fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge.