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Can a computer-generated plot twist program add some fresh conflict and pizzazz to your writer's-blocked story? Yes, if used with some common sense.

State of Play is just as much about newspapers as it is about politics.

Help students to write short stories by allowing them choose from an "ala carte" list of basic story elements, such as characters, setting, conflicts and plot twists.

Well-known TV documentary producer Graham Hurley enters the world of crime fiction with mixed results.

This lesson can help students build the characters, setting, plot, conflicts, turning point and resolution for an original story by flipping through old magazines.

Smart "WriMos" have a plot outline ready to go on November 1st - but what if the planned story doesn't work out? Some speedy tweaking is in order: here's how to do it.

Looking for original fiction story ideas? Harness your subconscious creativity with a dream journal, then adapt for a great story.

Stephenie Meyer's fourth and final Twilight novel will leave the reader breathless, but not necessarily for the right reasons.

The Becoming, by Jeanne C. Stein, is a strong beginning to the Anna Strong, Vampire series and an original contribution to the world of modern vampire novels.

Steffan Postaer's second novel, The Happy Soul Industry, uses a compelling concept to explore the nature of God, goodness, and advertising.

24 ended its seventh season with a dramatic action-packed finale. For those who wish to remain unspoiled, stop reading, otherwise read on.

Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Ryan co-star in this thriller adapted from the Dennis Lehane novels.

Structuring a novel is something all aspiring novelists need to know about when planning their story.

Sometimes writers have to adhere to a set word count to suit editorial guidelines; sometimes an editor will request cuts. Here are five useful tips on how to cut words.

Editors look for fresh, original stories. Brainstorming ideas will help develop interesting plot twists and avoid copying other novels or short stories.

With a serial killer at large, terrifying murders to contend with, and tension-filled relationships, Scarpetta's life has reached a pivotal moment; will she survive?

For Jane Austen fans who want more of the characters they love from Pride and Prejudice, many modern writers have created just that.

Return to Sleepaway Camp is a crude, unnecessary addition to a mediocre 80s horror franchise that went straight to DVD.

This is a review of the abridged audiobook version of The Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly and narrated by Peter Giles. This fast moving audiobook is skillfully narrated

Semana Santa, the first book written by David Hewson, is a fast paced thriller based in southern Spain. Hewson's plot twists and turns, providing an enjoyable listen.

The South Park: Imaginationland direct-to-DVD animated movie is lewd, crude, rude . . . and funny and smart as hell. 7 out of 10.

Vinnie Jones stars in The Midnight Meat Train, which starts out as an intriguing murder mystery, then veers off in a frightful direction.

NBC-Universal's The Tale of Despereaux has its heart in the right place, but needless exposition hurts the story. 7/10.

Each chapter of the Audie award winning Chopin Manuscript audiobook has been written by one of 15 international thriller writers in a innovative collaborative project.

Completing the first draft of a screenplay is only the beginning. The real hard work lies in the editing process.

The screenplay structure is something all aspiring screenwriters need to know about when plotting their story.

Mystery author, Patricia Cornwell's latest mystery novel, At Risk is an easy read, but it doesn't live up to the standard set by her previous work.

Edward Norton, Jessica Biel and Paul Giamatti star in The Illusionist available on DVD January 9th.

For aspiring authors writing fiction, whether it be short stories, novellas or novels, try this idea for an interesting group activity and creative writing exercise.

The air is filled with flying bullets and the desert's thick with racing riders in this compelling moral drama starring Russell Crowe and Christian Bale.

Get Smart is so much better than its summer trailer let on--it looks like a typical eye-rollingly lame exercise in obvious humor. But surprisingly, it's pretty cute.

Are you looking for mystery books to take on your trip this summer? Books that are gripping yet undemanding? These are my picks for great beach reads.

"Echo Park," the 12th Michael Connelly novel to feature detective Harry Bosch, has a surprising and satisfying plot -- reminiscent of a Patricia Cornwell novel.

Regan Reilly finally marries the man of her dreams and takes off for an idyllic Irish honeymoon. However, the couple can't seem to leave crime at home.

The first Aimee LeDuc murder mystery takes readers through the intricate passageways of Paris' Marais district -- and of the city's past.

A classic thriller, set in modern Seville, "Hidden Assassins" has all the elements of a 1960s spy novel -- only now the KGB have been replaced by Islamic extremists.

Three years ago, Elvis Cole helped attorney, Alan Levy acquit a man of murder. Now the man, Lionel Byrd, is found dead with evidence he committed the crime.

Impressive visuals almost make up for the lack of fresh ideas found in Renaissance.

Director Jon Favreau has successfully achieved making the movie for both die-hard fans and film-goers who know absolutely nothing about the Marvel Comic superhero.

You've just finished your novel and now you've found a potential buyer. Only the guidelines require a much larger book. How can you add fifty pages in a hurry?

Fresh from rehab, teen girl returns home and starts seeing ghosts of children killed decades earlier.

Check out the trailer for Imagi Studio's upcoming CGI film Astro Boy, starring Freddie Highmore and Nicolas Cage. Movie comes out October 23rd.

In The Orphanage, Director Juan Antonio Bayona has masterminded an intense thriller that will make audiences believe.

Does a transplanted heart carry with it traits and memories from its donor? That is the question that Mary Higgins Clark's latest thriller explores.

Movie review of Lars and the Real Girl, starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider and Patricia Clarkson.

Draped against the lush backdrop of 15th century Italy, Essex's novel is one steeped in sex, politics and the occasional art historical reference.

An engrossing story, talented cast, and unexpected twist combine to make 'Traitor' an international spy thriller worth watching.

Kazuo Ishiguro (the author of the famous film Remains of the Day to the uninitiated) returns to his earlier style in a beautiful book about music, nightfall, and people.

Follow the footsteps of the famous professor Langdon in Paris to learn about the architectural and cultural history of the city.

One of Our Own, thought provoking drama about a couple that have exhausted all conventional approaches to surrogacy, and opt for an under-the-table method to make a baby.