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Character Development

A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Your Mystery Character Bible
Writing Craft | Character Development

A Comprehensive Guide to Creating Your Mystery Character Bible

ByZara Altair May 15, 2023May 15, 2023

Write riveting mysteries with well-crafted characters. Learn how to create a character bible and enrich your storytelling.

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Beyond the Crime Scene: The Importance of Emotions in Crime Fiction
Character Development

Beyond the Crime Scene: The Importance of Emotions in Crime Fiction

ByZara Altair March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Should your crime fiction protagonist have an emotional arc? Learn about the benefits of a well-rounded character.

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A 4-Part Character Creation Tool for Your Mystery Detective
Character Development | Writing Craft

A 4-Part Character Creation Tool for Your Mystery Detective

ByZara Altair November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Itemize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create a manageable story idea for your protagonist.

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Your Detective’s Inside Story: To Character Arc or Not 
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Your Detective’s Inside Story: To Character Arc or Not 

ByZara Altair September 6, 2022September 6, 2022

How to emotionally engage readers in your mystery without a character arc for your detective

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2 Great Ways to Introduce Your Mystery’s Detective So Your Reader Cares
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2 Great Ways to Introduce Your Mystery’s Detective So Your Reader Cares

ByZara Altair August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

Use your detective’s personality and skills to connect with your reader at the beginning of your mystery.

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What Is Your Mystery Suspect Hiding?
Character Development | Supporting Characters

What Is Your Mystery Suspect Hiding?

ByZara Altair March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

How to create hidden secrets for your mystery suspect.

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How to Show Your Sleuth’s Vulnerabilities for Greater Reader Empathy
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How to Show Your Sleuth’s Vulnerabilities for Greater Reader Empathy

ByZara Altair January 3, 2022January 3, 2022

Four ways to display your mystery sleuth’s vulnerabilities to connect with your reader.

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The Mystery Protagonist’s Tools: The Secret of the Things in Their Life 
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The Mystery Protagonist’s Tools: The Secret of the Things in Their Life 

ByZara Altair November 9, 2021November 9, 2021

Match your protagonist’s tools to his personality and skills to make them believable and relatable for your reader.

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Your Mystery Sleuth Protagonist: Fleshing Out Humanity to Capture Reader Interest
Character Development | Creating Characters

Your Mystery Sleuth Protagonist: Fleshing Out Humanity to Capture Reader Interest

ByZara Altair October 26, 2021

The importance of character small passions to get your reader to care about your entire story.

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Take Apart Your Sleuth to Set Up Problems in Your Mystery
Character Development | Story Conflict | Writing Craft

Take Apart Your Sleuth to Set Up Problems in Your Mystery

ByZara Altair October 19, 2021

Try character trait opposition to create story conflict integral to your sleuth and the story.

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