Now that you have a basic overview of what a fictional detective is, let’s go deeper and explore more about this famoustype of character. Choose the type of detective you want to write As stated in the preceding section, there are many types of detective within the world of fiction. ...
How to Write a Detective Story From <G. K.'s Weekly>, October 17, 1925 Reprinted in <The Spice of Life> Let it be understood that I write this article as one wholly conscious that he has failed to write a detective story. But I have failed a good many times. My authority is ...
1. Decide what type of historical fiction story you are going to write It may be daunting even for seasoned writers to have a firm grip on their plotline and story development from the start, especially considering the amount of research to maintain authenticity and historical veridicality. Even...
One story can belong to several different categories at the same time. For example, a true crime TV show counts as nonfiction, belongs to the crime genre, and fits the TV show format. 10 Tips for How to Write a Story that Resonates Now that we’ve discussed what a story is, it’s ...
Mystery fiction uses setting in a way that creates intrigue and generates excitement for the reader. It is generally a place that is familiar, to add a haunting element to the story, or it is at least somewhere that the reader can imagine and realistically see as the setting for a crime....
If you’ve got an idea for a revenge story, and want to write it in such a way as to make it undeniably yours, I’m here to help. Assemble your cast You’ll need ahero. Make your protagonist a basically good person who’s forced to take justice into his own hands when the law...
The inciting incident is one of the most important plot points in any story. A great inciting incident should pave the way for everything else to follow. So what exactly is the inciting incident, and how do you write an effective one?
How to Write Episodic Fiction (pt.1): Know the EndGame December 1, 2014 by David Mark Brown 0 0 0 0 0 In case you've been so busy shielding your mountain compound against high altitude nuclear EMPs for the last couple of years that you've missed it, let me reiterate—the rules ...
The main challenge in writing crime fiction is to dispense clues to the reader at the same time as your main character, or protagonist, without allowing the mystery to be solved by either until you want it to be. This quality is crucial if you want to become a crime writer of page-turn...
Writing a murder mystery can sometimes feel as difficult as solving a real crime! But just like finally figuring out who the killer is, crafting a complex murder mystery story is deeply rewarding. Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to writing a murder mystery that’s impossi...