Mystery Monday 1 – Basic Mystery Tropes Readers Want
Basic Mystery Tropes and How to Start Writing a Mystery
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How to capture story inspriation wherever you are. Create a system so ideas are not lost.
StoryShop for Planning a Novel The beta version of StoryShop, an online application for building a story, is out. The aim of the application? Here’s what the creators have to say. The better you know your characters, your plot’s key points, and your world before you start writing, the better and faster the story will pour…
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Tips to create three-dimensional, believable suspects to confound your mystery sleuth and keep readers guessing until the end.
An explanation of common narrative points of view and why some work better in the mystery genre.
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