downloadable writing guides

Writers' Book Club: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (Week 1)

The genre-blending mystery with a perfect premise

Jun 14 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Writers' Book Club: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (Week 0)

Open for your reading guide. Discussion begins next week!

Jun 7 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Two Things Every Great Mystery Novel Needs

How to craft an irresistible premise

Apr 19 •

Parker Peevyhouse

A Book Belongs Only To Its Author

How to revise your work while staying true to your vision

Mar 1 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Why The Second Half Of Your Novel Fizzled Out

Part 2 on how to fix your novel's hook, with a printable guide

Oct 28, 2024 •

Parker Peevyhouse

How To Use A One-Sentence Pitch To Write Your Novel

Plus, a downloadable guide

Sep 13, 2024 •

Parker Peevyhouse

7 Rules For Satisfying Murder Mysteries

Rethinking the "fair play" murder mystery

Aug 3, 2024 •

Parker Peevyhouse

Use This Query Template That Led to 4 Agent Offers

Let's apply it to Emily Henry's Funny Story

May 25, 2024 •

Parker Peevyhouse

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