Published: March 24, 2010
Words: 6,140 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452311524

Short description

This handy guide provides a way to break writing a mystery down into several simple steps. It includes all of the essential elements of mystery writing from plotting, breaking a novel into chapters, and character development. This guide also includes marketing tips and resources. This mini ebook will help a writer get started in planning a mystery that will sell in today's competitive market.

Extended description

This handy guide by Vickie Britton, author of 38 published mysteries, breaks writing a mystery down into several simple steps. It includes all of the essential elements of mystery writing from plotting, dividing a novel into chapters, and character development. This guide also includes marketing tips and resources. This mini ebook will help a writer get started in planning a mystery that will sell in today's competitive market.

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Review by: Lillie Ammann on April 06, 2011 :
Writers tend to shy away from "formulas" for writing, but every genre has specific criteria to be followed to meet reader expectations. Vickie Britton does an excellent job of laying out a plan to write a mystery novel that will meet reader expectations while leaving plenty of room for the author's creativity to make the story unique. I highly recommend this short guide for anyone writing their first mystery novel. Even authors who have written a mystery before are likely to find useful information here.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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