Who knew?

… How Crime Writing Is Like Music | CrimeReads. (Hat tip, Dave Lull.)

… I had to practise scales for 20,000 hours. I exaggerate of course – I also practised pieces. All those hours of playing taught me a lot about semiquavers and key signatures, but they also taught me a lot about writing.

So let me save you those 20,000 hours by revealing how music helps me write.