The Elements of Mystery Fiction (EasyRead Large Bold Edition)
The Elements of Mystery Fiction (EasyRead Large Bold Edition)

Author: William G. Tapply

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 1458717909

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The Elements of Mystery Fiction: Writing the Modern Whodunit has guided and inspired mystery writers?veterans as well as beginners?for nearly a decade. Here William G. Tapply, with more than 20 popular mystery and suspense novels under his belt, isolates the crucial "elements" of the mystery novels that publishers want to publish and readers want to read: original plots, clever clues, sympathetic sleuths, memorable villains, multi-dimensional supporting characters, true-to-life settings, sharp narrative hooks, and, of course, smooth writing. In clear, readable prose using examples from many of our best contemporary mystery novelists, Tapply shows how the writer can create the pieces and fit them together to make a story you can't put down. This new expanded edition of Elements contains original chapters by some of our best contemporary writers and most prominent personalities in the publishing world discussing writing and business issues that are vital to mystery writers in the 21st century.

The Elements of Mystery Fiction
The Elements of Mystery Fiction

Author: William G Tapply

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press

Published: 2011-05-27

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781590581155

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The Elements of Mystery Fiction: Writing the Modern Whodunit has guided and inspired mystery writers—veterans as well as beginners—for nearly a decade. Here William G. Tapply, with more than 20 popular mystery and suspense novels under his belt, isolates the crucial “elements” of the mystery novels that publishers want to publish and readers want to read: original plots, clever clues, sympathetic sleuths, memorable villains, multi-dimensional supporting characters, true-to-life settings, sharp narrative hooks, and, of course, smooth writing. In clear, readable prose using examples from many of our best contemporary mystery novelists, Tapply shows how the writer can create the pieces and fit them together to make a story you can’t put down. This new expanded edition of Elements contains original chapters by some of our best contemporary writers and most prominent personalities in the publishing world discussing writing and business issues that are vital to mystery writers in the 21st century.

The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow
The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow

Author: Anna Katharine Green

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-03-29

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 9781986809368

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Anna Katharine Green was noted for her scientific approach to the murder mystery. First published in 1917 The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow breaks more ground with her in-depth study in the psychological interplay between the murderer, the victim and the witnesses. Although more quietly paced, this mystery presents many elements of a current psychological thriller: blind ambition, narcissism, obsession and betrayal. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Mystery of 31 New Inn
The Mystery of 31 New Inn

Author: R. Austin Freeman

Publisher: Serenity Publishers

Published: 2012-05-01

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9781612428055

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Large print edition, with easy-to-read text, of Freeman's classic mystery novel.

Writing Mysteries
Writing Mysteries

Author: Sue Grafton

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13:

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In this newly revised edition of the Mystery Writers of America classic, Grafton weaves the experience of today's top authors into a comprehensive how-to. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The Technique of the Mystery Story
The Technique of the Mystery Story

Author: Carolyn Wells

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019639641

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Unlock the secrets of the mystery genre with this invaluable guide by Carolyn Wells. Whether you're a budding writer or simply a fan of mystery stories, this book provides valuable insights into the elements of a great mystery story and the techniques used by the masters of the genre. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Technique of the Mystery Story (Illustrated Edition)
The Technique of the Mystery Story (Illustrated Edition)

Author: Carolyn Wells

Publisher:

Published: 2021-05-26

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13:

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Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? Carolyn Wells was a prolific author of mystery novels. In this detailed book, she teaches the history, types, principles, devices, plots, and structures of mystery writings. She gives advice to would-be authors of this genre, including ghost and riddle stories as well as detective and crime mysteries. This authoritative work begins with a justification of mystery as a legitimate literary art form, with numerous quotations from authorities. Then proceeding systematically through her topics, she explains and illustrates the mystery-writing craft with excerpts from mystery works and quotations of literary critics and notable authors. The lover of mystery will find many authors and stories cited and excerpted in this book, which would be a good resource for finding more material to satisfy the reader's thirst for the genre. Aspiring authors will find insights through the critical eyes of this successful mystery author and of the many authors whom she quotes. This is virtually a miniature course in creative writing of the mystery story.