Does your character help or hinder the mystery goal?
How to Manage Supporting Characters
How to create supporting characters that add to the puzzle of your mystery.
The Challenge to Create Your Mystery Suspects
Why understanding each suspect’s relationship to the victim, builds suspense in your mystery novel.
What Your Mystery Villain Needs
How to strengthen the role of your mystery’s hidden villain.
Does Your Mystery Sleuth Need a Character Arc?
Your mystery detective may not need a character emotional arc, but you do need to build emotional connection with your reader.
A strong character background filled with details and scene writing that incorporates emotional dynamics are the key.
Mystery Writer Stumbling Blocks
Four major stumbling blocks to writing a mystery novel.
How To Make Supporting Characters Come Alive
Supporting characters enlarge your story, provide insight into the protagonist, and engage readers. Learn how to create and keep track of your supporting characters.
Good Flaws Connect Readers with Your Hero
Create believable character flaws for your hero that fit the character and the story. Your readers will connect with a believable character and your story.