NEW from Killer Nashville University. Learn more about the Various Routes to Publishing here: killernashvilleuniversity.com/audio-resour...

The Roads to Publishing: Various Routes - Killer Nashville University

Even though there's no smooth journey to publication, Zelly Ruskin discusses what her road to publishing looked like and how it can differ for authors.

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NEW from Killer Nashville University. Listen to How to Create an Audiobook here: killernashvilleuniversity.com/audio-resour...

How to Create an Audiobook - Killer Nashville University

Scott Ellis and Darin Werkmeister answer attendees' burning questions about Audiobooks using their years of expertise.

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Plotting by Cornerstones - Killer Nashville University

In Wendy Gee's presentation, she dives into the key elements that comprise any story in any genre and how to build off of them to make the best story you can.

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The Balanced Writer is now Killer Nashville University! A new hub for writers, inspired by the Killer Nashville Conference. Join us for keynotes, workshops & resources to elevate your craft. Learn more: killernashvilleuniversity.com

👻 NEW from The Balanced Writer! 👻 Murder Most Ghostly — Paranormal mystery writers reveal what makes a story truly otherworldly, how to keep the genre fresh, and the challenges of writing beyond reality. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Murder Most Ghostly - The Balanced Writer

Paranormal mystery writers share their thoughts on what makes a story paranormal, how to keep the genre fresh, inspiration, and other characteristics of

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🚨 NEW from The Balanced Writer! 🚨 Crime Goes Visual — Writers and artists dive into the world of crime and mystery graphic novels, exploring how words and art collide to create gripping stories. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Crime Goes Visual - The Balanced Writer

A panel of writers and artists explore combining crime and mystery storylines with the graphic novel format.

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🚨 NEW from The Balanced Writer 🚨 “Serial Killers” dives into the minds of authors drawn to the darkest characters. Why they write them, how they define them, and what makes a killer tick in fiction. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Serial Killers - The Balanced Writer

A group of authors fascinated by serial killers discuss their work, why they chose the genre, and how they define a serial killer in their books.

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🚨 NEW from The Balanced Writer! 🚨 🇨🇦 “O Canada” — Author Robin Spano dives into Canadian identity, breaking down stereotypes and confronting the country’s darker truths with fellow writers. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

O Canada - The Balanced Writer

Author Robin Spano engages with a diverse group of authors to discuss Canadian stereotypes, while also shedding light on the country's darker aspects.

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🚨 NEW from The Balanced Writer! 🚨 "Heroes & Villains" is here! 🎭 Mark Billingham leads a dynamic convo with four authors on the characters they love, hate, and love to hate. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Heroes & Villains - The Balanced Writer

Mark Billingham talks with four authors in a lively discussion about heroes and villains, delving into the characters they love, the ones they hate, and those

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NEW from The Balanced Writer! Murder in the Windy City: Authors with Chicago-set crime novels dig into why place matters in fiction—and why Chicago is the perfect backdrop for murder. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Murder In The Windy City - The Balanced Writer

Panelists with novels set in Chicago talk about "why Chicago?" Or put another way, why does place matter in crime fiction?

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NEW on The Balanced Writer: “Order in the Court” dives into the minds of authors who’ve practiced law and now write about it. Discover how their legal careers shape their storytelling. Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter

Order in the Court - The Balanced Writer

Authors who have had both law careers and write about lawyers talk about their experiences and their work.

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NEW from The Balanced Writer: John Lutz sits down with Les Roberts for this insightful interview. Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #thebalancedwriter #claystafford #WritingCommunity

Les Roberts - Interview - The Balanced Writer

John Lutz in Conversation with Les Roberts.

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🚨 NEW from The Balanced Writer! 🚨 "Men from Mars, Women from Venus: Authors discuss writing from the opposite sex." Clay Stafford brings you a lively, eye-opening convo you don’t want to miss. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter

Men from Mars, Women from Venus - The Balanced Writer

Authors discuss writing from the opposite sex.

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NEW from The Balanced Writer! Girls just want to have mystery-filled fun—this time in a Family Feud-style game where authors go head-to-head with clues, twists, and plenty of laughs. Clay Stafford presents… a playful take on the art of suspense. thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Girls Just Want to Have Fun - The Balanced Writer

Authors play a Family Feud-style game where the theme is all about mystery.

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✨ NEW from The Balanced Writer ✨ Mystery authors share the inspirations that shaped their stories—what they’ve “breathed in” and turned into unforgettable fiction. Clay Stafford Presents: The Balanced Writer 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Our Inspirations - The Balanced Writer

Mystery authors in conversation about what they have "breathed in" and been inspired by, and how that has shaped their writing.

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📚 NEW from The Balanced Writer: Wolfe at the Door explores Rex Stout’s lasting legacy. Hear how today’s authors are inspired by the creator of Nero Wolfe. 🔗 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter

Wolfe at the Door - The Balanced Writer

Authors discuss the legacy of the great Rex Stout and how it has influenced their work.

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In the newest installment of Andi Kopek's "Flaneuring Through a Writer’s Mind" series, learn to brave the many different flavors of rejection. To read more, visit www.killernashville.com/articles/bet... #killernashville #writingtips #writinginspo

The 2025 Killer Nashville Claymore Award Finalists have been announced! Congratulations to all the finalists. View all the finalists here: www.killernashville.com/claymore-awa...

2025 Claymore Award Finalists — Killer Nashville

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📚 NEW: The Balanced Writer is out now! In this edition, we sit down with five literary agents for a candid chat about the publishing world. Don’t miss Not So Secret Agents! Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

Not So Secret Agents - The Balanced Writer

An interview with five literary agents.

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NEW from The Balanced Writer: Paranormal authors share why witches, ghosts & vampires are hotter than ever—and how they started writing in the genre. Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter #ParanormalBooks #AuthorLife #WritingCommunity

Witches, Ghosts, & Vampires, Oh My - The Balanced Writer

Paranormal authors talk about the blossoming market for the paranormal genre and how they came to write for it.

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🎬 NEW from The Balanced Writer: Mysteries & the Movies What’s it really like to see your characters on the big screen? Authors dish on their experiences in Hollywood and the journey from page to production. Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter

Mysteries & the Movies - The Balanced Writer

Authors discuss their experiences in Hollywood and what it's like having their characters on the big screen.

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The 2025 Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award Finalists have been announced. Congratulations to all the finalists! www.killernashville.com/2025-silver-...

2025 Silver Falchion Award Finalists — Killer Nashville

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🧵🔍 New from The Balanced Writer: “Those Crafty Sleuths” Cozy mystery writers chat about giving their sleuths hands-on hobbies—from quilting to woodworking—and how crafts add character (and clues). Check it out: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #CozyMystery #CraftySleuths #TheBalancedWriter

Those Crafty Sleuths - The Balanced Writer

A panel of cozy mystery writers talk about adding a twist to their tales: protagonists who craft.

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🍳 NEW: The Balanced Writer “Cooking Up a Mystery” brings you culinary authors' tastiest takes on crime—complete with “recipes for murder.” Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter #MysteryWriters #CulinaryMystery #FictionWithFlavor

Cooking Up a Mystery - The Balanced Writer

Culinary Mystery authors share their "recipes for murder."

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🕵️‍♂️ Mystery Matures just dropped on The Balanced Writer! Why are older sleuths having a moment? This panel digs into what makes senior protagonists so compelling in crime fiction. 🎙️ Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter #SeniorSleuths #CrimeFiction

Mystery Matures - The Balanced Writer

Writing about Senior Sleuths: authors share what made them decide to write about an older protagonist.

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New from The Balanced Writer 🎙️ Have Gun Will Murder Why do some writers choose murder as their muse? This panel digs into what drives crime fiction creators—and how they make a career out of it. Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #WritingLife #CrimeFiction #TheBalancedWriter

Have Gun Will Murder - The Balanced Writer

Panelists discuss what brought them to the business of writing about murder.

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🎙️ New on The Balanced Writer: "50 Shades of Cozy" Think cozy mysteries are all tea and cats? These four authors say think again. Their books may look soft—but the stories go dark. Listen in: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #CozyMystery #BookChat #AmWriting #CrimeFiction #AuthorTalk

50 Shades of Cozy - The Balanced Writer

Four Cozy authors talk about how their books aren't cozy at all.

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🖊️ NEW episode of The Balanced Writer is live: Murder in the Headlines True crime authors unpack the weight of writing real stories about real criminals—and the headlines that shaped them. Listen here: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TrueCrime #CrimeWriters #TheBalancedWriter

Murder in the Headlines - The Balanced Writer

True crime writers talk about their work and the criminals they have written about.

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New from The Balanced Writer 📚 Four authors talk about making the shift from adult fiction to YA—and why the genre is thriving. Check it out: thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour... #TheBalancedWriter #YAbooks #WritingCommunity #AmWriting

The Popularity of YA Books - The Balanced Writer

Four Young Adult authors discuss their transitions from writing for adults to writing for the young adult genre.

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NEW from The Balanced Writer 🎧 Mystery authors talk about giving their characters jobs that aren’t detectives — and how they made them real. From lifeguards to locksmiths, it’s all in the details. Listen here 👉 thebalancedwriter.com/audio-resour...

It’s Just a Job - The Balanced Writer

Mystery authors who write protagonists with unusual professions talk about how they chose their character's jobs and how they researched them.

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