Find Your Mystery Characters: Pull Them From Life
Unlock the secrets to creating memorable mystery characters by drawing inspiration from real life. Craft vivid, relatable personalities that captivate readers.
Character Evolution: When Your Mystery Protagonist Takes a New Direction
Learn how to navigate character changes in your draft with our comprehensive guide on keeping your mystery intriguing and coherent.
The Heart of Investigation: Five Strategies for Making Your Detective a Character Readers Will Care About
Impress your readers with an unforgettable detective character in your mystery text – here’s how!
Why Your Mystery Detective Needs to Take a Stand
Deepen your mystery with a detective who takes a stand. Explore the connection between a compelling protagonist and an unforgettable narrative.
A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Your Mystery Character Bible
Write riveting mysteries with well-crafted characters. Learn how to create a character bible and enrich your storytelling.
Beyond the Crime Scene: The Importance of Emotions in Crime Fiction
Should your crime fiction protagonist have an emotional arc? Learn about the benefits of a well-rounded character.
A 4-Part Character Creation Tool for Your Mystery Detective
Itemize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create a manageable story idea for your protagonist.
Your Detective’s Inside Story: To Character Arc or Not
How to emotionally engage readers in your mystery without a character arc for your detective
2 Great Ways to Introduce Your Mystery’s Detective So Your Reader Cares
Use your detective’s personality and skills to connect with your reader at the beginning of your mystery.
What Is Your Mystery Suspect Hiding?
How to create hidden secrets for your mystery suspect.