The A-B-C of Writing True Stories

Quentin Tarantino on Storytelling: Lessons for Writers from a 30-Year-Old Interview

The director’s thoughts on letting stories unfold still resonate today -- especially for writers exploring the craft

Sep 3 • 

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August 2025

The Future of Art: Will the Human Touch Still Matter?

As AI reshapes creativity, we may redefine what it means to be an artist — but will future generations still value the messy brilliance of the human…

Aug 22 • 

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Why We Still Queue for Michelangelo

What a visit to the Sistine Chapel taught me about AI, creativity, and the enduring power of human-made art

Aug 20 • 

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Britain’s Forgotten House of Horrors: The Ruxton Murders at 2 Dalton Square

Inside the gruesome 1935 double killing that revolutionised forensic science — and the chilling legacy of Lancaster’s most infamous murder house

Aug 1 • 

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July 2025

Award Nominations, A Murder Victim in a Lake, and a Murder House Talk: My Latest True Crime Journey

Jeremy Craddock on the success of The Lady in the Lake, sharing stories where true crime unfolded, and what’s next in his writing career.

Jul 28 • 

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February 2025

Narrative nonfiction: Two of the best give a masterclass

David Grann (Killers of the Flower Moon) and Ben Macintyre (SAS Rogue Heroes) in conversation

Feb 10 • 

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October 2024

Spoilers or no spoilers?

The delicate balancing act of telling true stories suspensefully

Oct 17, 2024 • 

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The ethics and sensitivities of writing true crime

I spoke to BBC Radio about my new book THE LADY IN THE LAKE

Oct 11, 2024 • 

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Publication day: The Lady in the Lake

The case that spanned five decades

Oct 10, 2024 • 

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The business-end of writing

Publicising a new book is hard work but enjoyable... and rewarding

Oct 8, 2024 • 

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September 2024

I have a new book out next month

And I'm returning to Substack

Sep 10, 2024 • 

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March 2024