KN Magazine: Articles
The Real Professor Moriarty
Long before Moriarty menaced Sherlock Holmes, there was Adam Worth—the real-life “Napoleon of Crime.” Discover the brilliant, nonviolent criminal mastermind who inspired fiction’s greatest villain.
Show Don’t Tell
“Show, don’t tell” is one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s toolkit. Learn how to paint vivid scenes that draw readers in and avoid the pitfalls of flat, uninspired prose.
Punctuation Is Power - Part 4: Finding your style: Free your mind and readers will follow
Finding your writing style is less about following rules and more about practicing until your voice emerges. Learn how punctuation, revision, and rhythm can help shape a voice readers will follow.
The Magnificent 7: Universal Story Plots and the Twelve Archetypes
Explore the seven universal story plots and twelve timeless archetypes that form the foundation of compelling storytelling, and learn how to apply them to your own writing.
Finding Your Niche as a Writer
Struggling to finish your book or reach the right readers? You may be writing in the wrong subgenre. Discover how to find your true niche as a writer and market your stories effectively.
The Writer’s Playbook | Fan Favorites
Every story needs a hero, but sometimes it’s the underdog—your supporting character—who steals the spotlight. Learn how crafting a “fan favorite” can elevate your novel and deepen reader engagement.
Turn Customer Reviews into a Potent Marketing Tool
Customer reviews are more than just feedback—they’re powerful tools for building trust, increasing sales, and marketing your brand. Learn how to showcase them effectively on your website, social media, and third-party platforms.
Adding Tension, Suspense, & Intrigue to Your Story
Master the art of creating suspense, tension, and intrigue in your fiction with these tips. Learn how to engage readers by building complex characters, withholding information, and using suspenseful techniques that keep them turning the pages.
Truth Meter for Murder: The Interview
Explore the complexities of truth, memory, and the interview process in true crime storytelling. This article delves into the case of Krystal Riordan, examining her role in a horrific murder and the nuanced truth revealed through interviews and personal reflection.
Getting out of a Writer’s Slump
Feeling stuck in your writing? You’re not alone. Discover practical, humorous, and heartfelt strategies to move through a writer’s slump—from skipping scenes to embracing other creative outlets and taking a walk in the woods.
Fact to Fiction: Turning Real Crime into Story
What happens when a real-life crime haunts a writer? Learn how journalist-turned-author Anne Davigo transformed decades-old criminal cases into the gripping thriller Bakersfield Boys Club—and the legal, emotional, and structural decisions behind the story.
Five Writing Tips No One Has Ever Told You
These five unconventional writing tips challenge the traditional advice writers often hear—offering bold insights on where to begin, how to develop plot through character, sustain tension, find your way when lost, and revise with clarity.
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