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The Six Hidden Steps to Writing a Mystery

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Feb 12, 2025
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The Six Hidden Steps to Writing a Mystery

For its enduring popularity as a genre, mystery is a surprisingly tough genre to break into for new writers, and in some respects one of the hardest genres to write. This is in part due to the procedural know-how a writer must have to write convincingly about investigating crime.

How to Write a Mystery Novel That Sells

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Jan 24, 2025
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How to Write a Mystery Novel That Sells

Of these, young adult, romance, fantasy, mystery and thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, self-help, and memoir are expected to be popular book genres in 2024. We also looked at publishing trends by Eightify, Alyssa Matesic, and a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of ThriftBooks.

Why mysteries are better as books

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Dec 21, 2024
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Why mysteries are better as books

Books are the preferred medium for a mystery. I find that the crafting of a good mystery is all about the control of information. The audience needs to have enough information so that it is possible to solve the mystery without making the mystery too obvious.

What is a cozy mystery And how can I write a cozy mystery

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Nov 27, 2024
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What is a cozy mystery And how can I write a cozy mystery

Like any other mystery novel, a cozy mystery features a compelling protagonist who's determined to solve a crime. The plot contains clues, red herrings, and increasingly high stakes, all of which keep the reader actively engaged in solving the puzzle

5 Tips for How to Write Mystery

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Jul 02, 2024
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5 Tips for How to Write Mystery

Nothing more clearly displays the genuine skill of a mystery master than foreshadowing