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Writing mysteries: a handbook by the Mystery Writers of America

โœ Scribed by Sue Grafton


Publisher
Writer's Digest Books;F+W Media
Year
2002;2008
Tongue
English
Weight
194 KB
Edition
2nd ed
Category
Fiction

No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.

โœฆ Synopsis


Here's your ticket to the greatest mystery-writing workshop ever!

In this extraordinary compilation, more than three dozen members of the Mystery Writers of America share insights and advice that can help make your writing dreams a reality.

You'll learn how to:

  • Develop unique ideas
  • Construct an airtight plot packed with intrigue and suspense
  • Create compelling characters and atmospheric settings
  • Develop a writing style all your own
  • Write convincing dialogue
  • Choose the appropriate point of view
  • Work with an agent
  • Conduct accurate research
  • and much, much more!

You'll also find special guidelines for creating clues, dropping red herrings, and writing medical, legal, historical, true crime, and young adult mysteries. It's all the information you need to solve the mystery-writing riddle!


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