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She thinks the island will keep her safe—she is wrong. A twisty psychological thriller.

2023

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About Me — Caroline Mitchell

How I went from nothing to selling two million books.

Apr 2, 2024

Author Caroline Mitchell in police uniform

Apr 2, 2024

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Here’s what selling two million books taught me about writing.

I didn’t start writing until I was in my forties. It was trial and error to begin with, but I never lost faith. I’ve published twenty…

Mar 29, 2024

Author Caroline Mitchell holding her book, The Islanders

Mar 29, 2024

Self-Editing Like a Pro: My Top 5 Tips for Polishing Your Manuscript

So, you’ve typed “The End” on your manuscript. Congrats! That’s a huge achievement. But before you send it out into the world, there’s a…

5d ago

Self-Editing Like a Pro: My Top 5 Tips for Polishing Your Manuscript

5d ago

I Tried Stephen King’s Writing Routine — Here’s What Happened

You’ve heard the legend. Stephen King.

Jun 5

I Tried Stephen King’s Writing Routine — Here’s What Happened

Jun 5

You’re Not Lazy. This Is Why You Have Writer’s Block

You’ve been saying you want to write a book. But somehow, organising your sock drawer is more emotionally fulfilling. You’ve mopped your…

May 27

Blonde woman sitting at kitchen table struggling with writer’s block

May 27

Behind the For Sale Sign: The Dark Secrets of Murder Houses

I have a question for you — and be honest now. Would you buy a house if you knew someone had been murdered there? I’ve always been…

May 15

Behind the For Sale Sign: The Dark Secrets of Murder Houses

May 15

You’ll Never ‘Make It’ as an Author — and That’s the Point.

It’s no wonder that we have skewed ideas of what it’s like to be an author when we watch programmes about it on TV. Like that episode with…

May 4

You’ll Never ‘Make It’ as an Author — and That’s the Point.

May 4

7 Scams That Could Wreck Your Writing Career

Being an author isn’t just about writing page turning stories; it’s also about being business savvy and navigating everything that goes…

Apr 29

7 Scams That Could Wreck Your Writing Career

Apr 29

The Truth Nobody Wants to Shout About

How to Write a First Draft You’re Proud Of — Eventually

Apr 21

Woman sitting in home office writing first draft of a novel

Apr 21

Seven Signs That Your Writing Sucks (And How To Fix It)

Every writer has a cringe-worthy draft somewhere. A half-finished novel gathering dust. A storyline that makes you wince. You’re not alone…

Apr 14

woman in a cozy bedroom writing on laptop

Apr 14

Caroline Mitchell

Caroline Mitchell

Book Author

NYT, USA Today, Washington Post and international #1 bestselling thriller author with 2M books sold. Ex-police. Writing course provider. www.caroline-writes.com

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