Writing Mysteries

Writing Mysteries A Handbook

2nd Edition

Paperback (22 Apr 2002)

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Publisher's 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!

Book information

ISBN: 9781582971025
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Imprint: Writer's Digest Books
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 808.3872
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 312
Weight: 476g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 24mm