Writing mysteries : a handbook / by the Mystery Writers of America ; edited by Sue Grafton ; with Jan Burke and Barry Zeman.
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TextPublication details: Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, c2002.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 312 p. ; 23 cmISBN: - 1582971021 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 1582971455 (hc : alk. paper)
- 1582971617 (alk. paper)
- 9781582971025 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9781582971452 (hc : alk. paper)
- 9781582971612 (alk. paper)
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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!
Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-292) and index.
Weaves advice and experience from today's top mystery authors (Michael Connelly, Ann Rule, Lawrence Block, Tess Gerritson, and more) into a comprehensive mystery writing "how-to" guide.