• Resources for Writers
1. Kurt Vonnegut and the shape of stories, 4-minute video
2. Blog by several noted thriller and mystery authors, The Kill Zone
3. Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary
4. The Chicago Manual of Style (CMS)
5. Author Joe Finder's advice for writers: josephfinder.com/writers/tips
6. Agents and publishers screen authors to find good writing. Authors screen agents to find good business practices. Preditors & Editors
7. Novel writers and screenwriters share similar goals. Classic script structure can be found in The Writer's Journey, Mythic Structure for Writers, by Christopher Vogler.
8. Conflict and Suspense by James Scott Bell
• Chris Roerden's self-editing book, Don't Murder Your Mystery
• Professional Groups
1. ITW or International Thriller Writers
2. Sisters in Crime
3. Mystery Writers of America
4. Texas Association of Authors