An authoritative guide to creating a compelling and commercially viable mystery. Features a thorough exploration of the genre and a step-by-step writing process that explains such findamentals as plot and character development; effective dialogue; atmosphere and setting; and maintaining pace. Also includes sections on outlining, revision, acquiring an agent, submitting to publishers, marketing and promotion, and in-depth exercises. Writing the Mystery wraps up with a special collection of interviews with mystery major leaguers.
An authoritative guide to creating a compelling and commercially viable mystery. Features a thorough exploration of the genre and a step-by-step writing process that explains such findamentals as plot and character development; effective dialogue; atmosphere and setting; and maintaining pace. Also includes sections on outlining, revision, acquiring an agent, submitting to publishers, marketing and promotion, and in-depth exercises. Writing the Mystery wraps up with a special collection of interviews with mystery major leaguers.
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781890768638 |
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Publisher: | Big Earth Publishing |
Publication date: | 11/15/2004 |
Edition description: | REV |
Pages: | 255 |
Product dimensions: | 5.62(w) x 8.28(h) x 0.66(d) |