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Louise Harnby
Fiction editor, Louise Harnby | Crime Fiction and Thriller Editor
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What are pressure points in crime, mystery and thriller fiction? (opens in a new tab)
September 1, 2026
Learn about how pressure works in crime, mystery and thriller fiction, and how it shapes character behaviour, emotion and momentum.In this post …What scene pressure points areWhy pressure is importantWhy pressure doesn’t have to be dramaticHow to keep pressure activeWhat are scene pressure...
August 10, 2026
Learn how restricted viewpoint works in crime fiction and thrillers, and how to manage perspective, control character knowledge and build suspense effectively.In this post …Why viewpoint is important in crime and thriller writingWhich narrative viewpoint choice works best?What ‘earned knowledge’...
Shared ignorance: The hidden engine of suspense (opens in a new tab)
July 21, 2026
Learn about ‘shared ignorance’ in crime fiction and thrillers, and how writers use missing information to build suspense, mislead readers and deliver powerful twists.In this post …What is shared ignorance?Shared ignorance and psychic distanceHow shared ignorance worksWhat the restrictions areThe...
June 30, 2026
Learn how to use foreshadowing in crime fiction and thrillers to build suspense, plant clues and keep readers guessing without giving too much away.In this postWhat foreshadowing isIs foreshadowing always about unease?What effective foreshadowing achievesForeshadowing and shared uncertaintyHow...
Red herrings in crime fiction and thrillers: Designing false conclusions (opens in a new tab)
June 9, 2026
Learn how to use red herrings to create believable false conclusions, deepen mystery structure, and keep readers confidently wrong at just the right moments.In this post ...What is a red herring?What’s the difference between a red herring and controlled misdirection?Writing red herrings: The golden...
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