Back to: Crime Writing For Beginners with Graham Bartlett (Clone)

Whether it’s a fog-drenched London alley or a sleepy village hiding dark secrets, setting plays a crucial role in crime fiction. This lesson will show you how to craft immersive, atmospheric settings that enhance tension, reinforce theme, and serve as more than just a backdrop—turning your location into a character in its own right.

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• Want to work with Graham one-on-one? Join his tutored Writing Crime and Thriller Novels course, which dives beyond the basic principles covered in this course, or sign up to be mentored by Graham.