- Hardcover: 131 pages
- Publisher: Writers Digest Books (October 1989)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0898793726
- ISBN-13: 978-0898793727
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
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#559,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #24 in Books > Mystery & Thrillers > Writing
- #26 in Books > Reference > Writing > Genre Fiction > Mystery
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
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Inspirational, especially for new authors., Oct 23 1997
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Write Mysteries (Hardcover)
How to Write Mysteries is a must for the libary of the budding author. Not only does it offer practical advice, but it offers plenty of inspiration.
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Must-Have for Aspiring Mystery Writers, Aug 19 2010
By Sophrosyne "Sophrosyne" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: How to Write Mysteries (Hardcover)
While it may be tempting to dismiss the value of this book, because it was written in 1989, it's singularly the most useful, relevant book I've read, when it comes to writing murder mysteries. Even now, in 2010. And especially for writers who are new to this genre. If writing a solid, page-turning mystery is a bit of a mystery to you, you need this book. It's one of the few books I consider indispensable. I only wish she had written more 'how to' books, because her insights are priceless.
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Shannon OCork Has Written A Gem, April 7 2012
By natoscia - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: How to Write Mysteries (Hardcover)
How to Write Mysteries is a must for anyone longing to construct a mystery novel. I am a 10-year newspaper writer and I went to college with a focus on creative writing and I have no idea why this book is not required reading at the college level. Though published in 1989, the book is absolutely timely for modern writers (2012). The book strategically guides writers through developing a simple situation and how to turn that situation into a plot with an introduction, climax and conclusion.The marketing portion of the book is probably outdated, since it mentions writing query (cover) letters, and as far as I have seen most publishing houses no longer accept unsolicited letters, manuscripts, etc.
Josh
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