Whodunit?
Whodunit?

Author: Rosemary Herbert

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0195157613

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A mystery expert investigates how the giants of the genre pull off all those crimes and keep the twists coming page after page, then shows readers how they can do it too.

Whodunit?
Whodunit?

Author: Rosemary Herbert

Publisher:

Published: 2005-04

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9780756789213

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Who populates the pages of crime & mystery writing? Who are the characters we willingly follow into the mystery genre's uneasy imaginative territory? And who created those characters in the first place? What life experience & expertise informs their work? What are the sources of their themes, regional accents, & even the axes that some grind? Why do some wish to give us a good laugh, while others seem hell-bent on making us shudder? Here is info. on 100s of classic & contemporary characters & authors. Some -- such as P.D. James, Ian Rankin, Sherlock Holmes, & Kinsey Millhone -- are in separate entries. Still more are in articles about character we admire, i.e.: the Clerical Sleuth,Ó & in pieces about those we love to hate, incl. the Femme Fatale & Con artist.

How to Write a Mystery
How to Write a Mystery

Author: Mystery Writers of America

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-04-27

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1982149434

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Invited by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie R. King, seventy of the most successful mystery writers in the business contribute essays and tips on the craft of writing, How to Write a Mystery is an invaluable guide and a must-have for every level of mystery writers Topics Include: Before Writing (rules, genres, setting, character, research, etc.), While Writing (outlining, the plot, dialogue, mood, etc.), Other than Novels (short stories, true crime, etc.), Other Considerations (divers character, copyright, criticism, online platforms, etc.) Book jacket.

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.

Whodunit?
Whodunit?

Author: Henry Reymond Fitzwalter Keating

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13:

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Mystery
Mystery

Author: Paul Tomlinson

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-10-02

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781977898371

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Solving the Mystery of the Mystery How do you write a cozy murder mystery that readers will love? You need to include all of the things they expect to find in their favourite genre: - A murderer and a victim - An investigator - either a Great Detective in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes; a Spinster Sleuth like Miss Marple; or a fiesty modern amateur sleuth - A closed setting with a small circle of suspects - A 'Watson' to assist (or hamper!) the sleuth - An investigation that explores Means, Motive, Opportunity and Alibis - Clues to what really happened and red herrings that muddy the waters - A plot that puts all of these things together in the proper sequence Here you will find techniques and tools for creating all of these ingredients, along with detailed breakdowns of the three plot structures most often used for whodunits: the Act I Murder, the Midpoint Murder, and the Most-Likely Suspect (or Innocent Accused) story. You will also find out how locked room or 'impossible' mysteries are created and how 'inverted mysteries' differ from the usual kind. As a bonus, there is a detailed analysis of how these guidelines were used to develop, plot out, and write a full-length murder mystery novel - from original idea to final edit.

Writing the Cozy Mystery
Writing the Cozy Mystery

Author: Nancy J. Cohen

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781310569548

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Do you want to write a mystery but don't have a clue where to start? Or maybe you've begun a story but are stuck on the plot? Perhaps you're already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep track of your material? Writing the Cozy Mystery is a valuable guide on how to write a traditional whodunit. This concise tool will show you step-by-step how to develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues and sustain your series. You'll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own whodunit.