The Minds Behind Your Mystery
Our team brings decades of combined experience in detective fiction, from classic whodunits to modern psychological thrillers. We don't just teach writing—we live and breathe the art of crafting compelling mysteries that keep readers guessing until the final page.
Where Experience Meets Innovation
Our approach stems from years of working with aspiring mystery writers who struggle with the same challenges: creating believable red herrings, developing complex characters with hidden motives, and maintaining that perfect balance of clues and misdirection.
What sets our team apart isn't just our publishing credentials or teaching experience—it's our genuine passion for the detective genre and our commitment to helping writers find their unique voice within it.
- Individual mentorship tailored to your writing style and genre preferences
- Real-world insights from published mystery authors and industry professionals
- Collaborative feedback sessions that mirror professional writing workshops
- Access to our extensive library of detective fiction analysis and craft resources
Meet Your Creative Guides
Each member of our team brings a unique perspective to detective fiction, shaped by their personal writing journey and professional experience in the mystery genre.
Celeste Marwick
Celeste spent fifteen years working as a forensic accountant before turning to mystery writing full-time in 2019. Her background in financial investigations gives her a unique perspective on creating believable procedural elements and complex financial motives in detective fiction. She specializes in helping writers develop authentic investigative processes and realistic crime scenarios.
Theodora Blanch
With a master's degree in criminology and a passion for psychological thrillers, Theodora bridges the gap between academic crime study and compelling fiction. She's particularly skilled at helping writers understand criminal psychology and create complex antagonists that feel genuinely threatening rather than cartoonish. Her workshops on dialogue and tension building are among our most popular.
Our Collective Vision
We believe that great detective fiction isn't just about puzzles and plot twists—it's about understanding human nature, exploring moral ambiguity, and creating characters that readers genuinely care about.
Our team works together to provide comprehensive support that covers every aspect of mystery writing, from initial concept development through final manuscript refinement.
Authenticity First
We help writers create believable scenarios grounded in research and real-world experience, avoiding the common pitfalls that make mysteries feel contrived.
Character Depth
Every character should serve the story while feeling like a complete person with their own motivations, secrets, and believable reactions.
Reader Respect
We teach writers to craft mysteries that challenge readers without frustrating them, providing fair clues while maintaining genuine suspense.