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

2023

Caroline Mitchell

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Apr 2, 2024

About Me — Caroline Mitchell

How I went from nothing to selling two million books.

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Mar 29, 2024

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…

Author Caroline Mitchell holding her book, The Islanders

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Mar 13

How To Start A Novel: A Step-By-Step Guide To Your First 10,000 Words

Picture this: You’re staring at a blank document, cursor blinking. You have a brilliant story idea, but somehow those first words feel…

How To Start A Novel: A Step-By-Step Guide To Your First 10,000 Words

Caroline Mitchell

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Nov 19, 2025

Jeffrey Dahmer: Netflix vs Reality | A Detective’s Storytelling Analysis

In this breakdown, I’m going to walk you through seven parts of Jeffrey Dahmer’s story that every crime writer should understand — from…

Jeffrey Dahmer: Netflix vs Reality | A Detective’s Storytelling Analysis

Caroline Mitchell

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Oct 26, 2025

The Ed Gein True Story: Netflix vs. Reality | Storytelling Analysis

The new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story has everyone talking — not just because of its disturbing subject matter, but because of…

The Ed Gein True Story: Netflix vs. Reality | Storytelling Analysis

Caroline Mitchell

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Oct 7, 2025

Instantly Cure Writer’s Block: 7 Proven Fixes to Start Writing Now

Does this sound familiar? You want to write your book but find yourself scrolling social media on your phone instead. Next thing, you’re…

Instantly Cure Writer’s Block: 7 Proven Fixes to Start Writing Now

Caroline Mitchell

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Sep 22, 2025

My New Book Published Today

My 24th book, The Family at №1, has just been published. Yes, twenty-four. You’d think by now I’d be blasé about it, maybe even a little…

My New Book Published Today

Caroline Mitchell

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Sep 21, 2025

8 Pro Author Hacks to Fix Boring Writing

So, I’m going to share the real, hard-earned writing tips that helped me turn boring scenes into page-turning chapters. I’ve written dozens…

8 Pro Author Hacks to Fix Boring Writing

Caroline Mitchell

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Sep 2, 2025

Why Your Villains Aren’t Scary (And How To Fix Them)

If you want your readers glued to the page, biting their nails, and maybe double-checking the locks at night, you need a villain with real…

Why Your Villains Aren’t Scary (And How To Fix Them)

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Aug 17, 2025

The Secret to Writing a Book After 40: Why It’s Never Too Late

Have you ever walked into a book shop and thought, “I wish I could write a book… but maybe I’ve left it too late?” If you’ve thought about…

A woman learning how to write a book over forty

Caroline Mitchell

Caroline Mitchell

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NYT, USA Today and international #1 bestselling thriller author. Multi-million books sold. Ex-police. Online writing course provider. www.caroline-writes.com

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