Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded

Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime

A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work

Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery!

To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go.

New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to:

Â Â Â â€¢Â Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain
Â Â Â â€¢Â Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection
Â Â Â â€¢Â Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion
Â Â Â â€¢Â Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision
Â Â Â â€¢Â Seek publication through both traditional and indie paths
Filled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded reveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more.
Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Writer's Digest Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber YES30414394
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2017-01-13
UnitCount 1
UPCs 035313666711
EANs 9781440347160

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Writer's Digest Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	YES30414394
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2017-01-13
UnitCount	1
UPCs	035313666711
EANs	9781440347160

Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime

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