Val Culley

How to avoid doing things that will postpone your literary success Not having the ideal office chair should not stop you putting pen to pa...

The story of a complex police investigation full of surprises The story starts with a consignment of French wines unloaded at the docks in L...

Important advice for aspiring crime writers from author P D James Over the years P D James has consistently maintained that setting is a k...

Roman Catholic Monsignor lays down the ‘fair play’ rules for crime writers Ronald Knox was a priest as well as a crime writer Ronald Knox,...

Use your memories to help you write with assurance Many crime writers believe the setting is one of the most important elements in a novel...

The value of keeping an ideas notebook I am often asked where I get my ideas from by people in the audience when I give talks about my boo...