Writing Resources

Websites | Tools & Resources
Conferences
Publishers
Writing Organizations
Videos

Useful Websites

http://www.dplylemd.com/ — DP Lyle, Forensic MD, Author - allows submission questions regarding forensic and medical information for writers and puts it on the writers forensic blog (below)
https://writersforensicsblog.wordpress.com/
http://queryshark.blogspot.com/ - Janet Reid, Literary Agent of Thrillers, Crime Novels & non-fic - gives query advice to all genres.
http://jodierennerediting.blogspot.com/ — Author and freelance editor who gives valuable advice to writers
The Plot Whisperer — http://plotwhisperer.blogspot.com/

Writing Tools & Resources

basic-character-profiles.pdf
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character_outline_form.pdf
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in-depth-character-profiles.pdf
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perspective-outline.pdf
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basic-outline.pdf
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character_sketch.pdf
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novel_outline_summary.pdf
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plot_outlines_freytag_model.pdf
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detailed-plot-outlines.pdf
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formatted_outline_capsule.pdf
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scene_outlining.pdf
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story_evolution.pdf
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A Writer's Workbook by Writer's Digest
This workbook is packed with techniques, exercises, worksheets, tips and more to help hone your craft, no matter what kind of writing you do. The workbook is divided into three sections — Essentials of Craft, Elements of Fiction and Nonfiction Technique.

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Killer Nashville Writer's Conference | http://www.killernashville.com/
Imaginarium | www.entertheimaginarium.com

The publishers listed are those Malice and it's members have interacted with either through publishing agreements or other publishing options. There listing is not an endorsement, but a reference for member knowledge and networking opportunities.

Belle Books
Dingbat Publishing
Dark Oak Press — Publisher of Malice anthologies and more

Write Club Memphis
Mystery Writers
Sisters in Crime
Romance Writers of America

Inspiration for Writers

Videos of inspiration and wisdom from other authors. Enjoy!

The Beginners Guide to Writing for Publication

Dark Oak Press and Malice in Memphis teamed up for a one-day educational session on writing. We've broken the session into seven bite-size chunks so you can view them at your leisure. Enjoy and get to writing!

Part 1 | INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHING