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Character Development

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Writing Craft | Character Development

Find Your Mystery Characters: Pull Them From Life

ByZara Altair July 12, 2024July 12, 2024

Unlock the secrets to creating memorable mystery characters by drawing inspiration from real life. Craft vivid, relatable personalities that captivate readers.

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Writing Craft | Character Development

Character Evolution: When Your Mystery Protagonist Takes a New Direction

ByZara Altair March 15, 2024March 15, 2024

Learn how to navigate character changes in your draft with our comprehensive guide on keeping your mystery intriguing and coherent.

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Character Development

The Heart of Investigation: Five Strategies for Making Your Detective a Character Readers Will Care About

ByZara Altair November 15, 2023

Impress your readers with an unforgettable detective character in your mystery text – here’s how!

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Character Development

Why Your Mystery Detective Needs to Take a Stand

ByZara Altair June 19, 2023June 19, 2023

Deepen your mystery with a detective who takes a stand. Explore the connection between a compelling protagonist and an unforgettable narrative.

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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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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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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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Character Development

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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Character Development

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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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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