Switch tonew thesaurus Noun1. mystery story- a story about a crime (usually murder) presented as a novel or play or movie whodunit,mystery story- a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; "he writes stories for the magazines" ...
Like all specific genres, mystery offers up its own inherent themes. Because mysteries are ultimately about figuring out a puzzle and seeing beyond the obvious, perspective is often a major theme (as John Truby notes in the introduction to his new bookThe Anatomy of Genres). Justice is another...
Sometimes folks really want to write but they feel blocked because the ideas are stuck – writing workshops are ideal for getting rid of creative constipation. Today, I want to get reallydeepinto the recesses of your mind and find what wonderful things are lurking there. You never know, you...
“I’m trying to find the name of the author who wrote at least two cozies set in England. The protagonist was an American professor who went to the Lake District (I think) to write about one of the poets. While there she meets a reformed thief who is running his own antique shop. ...
Where did you get the inspiration for your current book? While attending my high school reunion, many classmates asked me to write about a murder at a reunion. So I did. What do you enjoy the most about your genre? Getting to understand what motivates the characters to behave the way the...
I am a video game director creating a mystery video game for an Arabic audience. I do not come from a mystery writing background, and although I’ve read quite a few, I needed help getting set up to write my own. Juanita has been responsive and very helpful. Her book is incredible....
I am delighted to share my review today forWhere the Forest Meets the Sky by Glendy Vanderah. This is a book that has languished on my Kindle forgotten about until I suddenly came across it. In this gorgeously stunning debut, a mysterious child teaches two strangers how to love and trust...
Do you enjoy a good whodunit? So do I. It's my pleasure to share with you some fun, quirky, story ideas for writing mysteries.
Let's explore each of these ideas further: Start by creating your characters - who are they, and what do they want? When you're writing a murder mystery, or detective fiction, one of the best places to start is with your characters. Think about these questions for each of your main ch...
How to Write a Novel Enroll in our course and become an author in three months. Google Facebook So, there you have it! If you follow these six steps, you should be well on your way to giving mystery readers what they crave — a thrilling tale of bad guys, cliffhangers, and diligent...