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Mystery Author, Be On Target to Engage Your Loyal Reader

ByZara Altair August 2, 2021

First marketing steps to tie your reader to your mystery.

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Mystery Clues | Mystery Genre | Mystery writing | Writing Craft

Difference Between Evidence, Clues, and Red Herrings

ByZara Altair April 26, 2021

Clues, Evidence, and red herrings in a mystery explained. Learn the difference to use them well in your novel.

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Mystery Genre | Mystery writing

What Makes a Mystery a Mystery?

ByZara Altair April 12, 2021

Mystery readers have expectations. Use these 10 elemental mystery tropes, to give them what they want while writing a great story.

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Mystery Genre | Mystery writing

Is Your Mystery a Mystery?

ByZara Altair September 28, 2020October 26, 2021

The genre differences between mystery, suspense, and thriller. Plus ten mystery elements you need to include in your mystery novel.

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