John Dean – Crime Writer

July 26 2025

We have all heard people we know utter the phrase ‘I’d kill for a quiet life’. WeIl, a crime fiction author faced with a quiet life will be unlikely to get much in the way of killing done (fictionally, of course)!

The latest piece written by best-selling crime writer John Dean offers some free advice for aspiring writers about the importance of conflict when they come to plan, and develop, their novel.

The full article can be found in the Handy Hints – Plotting page at John’s new website here at http://www.johndeancrimewriter.co.uk

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