| Guide to Writing the Mystery Novel: Lots of Examples, Plus Dead Bodies Contributor(s): Gregorich, Barbara (Author) |
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ISBN: 1500714488 ISBN-13: 9781500714482 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $14.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2014 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Style Manuals |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 6" W x 9" (0.69 lbs) 230 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For those contemplating writing a mystery novel and those who have written one or more but are looking for fresh and invigorating insights into the approach, Guide to Writing the Mystery Novel: Lots of Examples, Plus Dead Bodies provides an overall view of how to think like a writer in general and a mystery writer in particular.Covered are topics such as: - What are the possible patterns of suspicion when the villain is a major character?- What changes when the villain is a minor character?- How many subplots work best, and in what order can they be introduced?- How can a writer throw suspicion on innocent characters while at the same time providing clues that point to the guilty one?Other topics covered are general mystery writing tips; general fiction tips; plot structure; how to create setting; how to write description; point of view in fiction.These topics and many more are examined and analyzed in this solid how-to book which is rich with examples and suggestions. |