Art of Crafting Crime: How to Write a Story on Crime

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Humans from time immemorial have always been fascinated with crime, people like watching others fight on the streets or rather nowadays it is more like being a partial user on Twitter or X. We’ve always been inclined towards stories related to crimes and violence be it in the movies or books as it is alluring because it stems from the inherent inability or lack of courage to do those things ourselves.

Writing a crime story is akin to orchestrating a captivating puzzle, each piece concealing a vital clue.

I’ve always been interested in the world of crime to build stories around characters who are dynamic and unfathomable somehow gives excitement and exhilaration while reading the story. So, here are a few tips that might just set you on the path to crafting your gripping crime narrative.

1. Engage with a Riveting Hook

Every great crime story starts with a hook that plunges readers into the heart of the mystery from the get-go.

Picture this: “Amid a storm-laden night, Detective Roshan’s phone chimed. The message contained just three words — ‘The game begins.’

Such an opening instantly hooks readers, setting the stage for an unputdownable…