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How to write crime and thriller
Crime and thriller novels are some of the most exciting and multi-faceted books in publishing. Here, three editors from across Penguin break down the crime and thriller genre and give their top tips for writers looking to publish their novels. How can you tell if a book is crime or thriller? “The crime and thriller […]

How to write a romance novel
Vikki Moynes, commissioning editor at Viking, which is an imprint of Penguin General, works on commercial and upmarket fiction – from laugh-out-loud romcoms like Emily Henry’s Book Lovers to intoxicating, compulsive tales of deadly secrets like Heather Darwent’s The Things We Do To Our Friends.Here, she shares what she looks for in a romance novel, […]

How to write a children's picture book
Picture books can appear deceivingly simple to create. But in reality, are some of the trickiest books to write. With the word count being so low, every passage and illustration needs to be absolutely perfect so a child will want to read it over, and over again. Kickstart your children’s picture book writing with advice […]
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