User blog comment:Derpypotato/Seeking approval (from you guys)/@comment-1631480-20140217094353

Make sure to question EVERYTHING you're writing. I'm not sure if you're going with a realistic approach or a more supernatural approach. Why does she see things differently to others? What makes her able to get away with multiple murders and not get caught? (Serial killers in general have average IQ, keep this in mind, serial killers aren't geniuses), Study into crimes and mental disorders to make sure you're portraying it correctly or accurately (To anyone who actually has mental disorders or anyone who has had a loved one murdered, this is a fairly sensitive subject), etc. Mental illness is not 'glamorous'.

I found a great blog that has been helping me develop my writing - http://fuckyeahcharacterdevelopment.tumblr.com/navigation

Do your research into real cases, and be inspired! What really inspires me, personally, is listening to dark ambient while looking at creepy images. It sets up a scene in my head that helps me feel and understand what I'm trying to portray. It puts me into the story. I like to create a playlist with different kinds of music depending on what I'm writing, to help me understand the atmosphere more. I find This kind of music good to write to because it's in the background so it doesn't fog up your concerntration. I also made a Pinterest that might influcence you.

Sorry if i'm completely off the mark, I'm not exactly sure what kind of story you're writing, but hopefully I was of some help!