John Dean – Crime Writer

Writing can be a complicated business but if you approach it in the right way, it becomes much less daunting – that’s the message from best-selling crime novelist John Dean in his book On Writing, which focuses on the art of fiction. It’s packed with useful information. For instance, here is the opening to the section on the use of conflict:

“Conflict is vital in writing because stories need things to happen and that usually comes out of conflict transmitted through the words and actions of your characters, who disagree, argue, fight, feud etc. Two people having a chat in which they agree with each other can be written so that it is enjoyable for the reader but a scene in which they disagree has so much more going for it.”

If you are an emerging writer seeking guidance or a reader looking for an insight into the way authors think, this is the book for you. It can be purchased in ebook and paperback format on Amazon. More information on John Dean can be found at www.johndeancrimewriter.co.uk