Author, Go Public as You Write Your First Book
Give your current manuscript a head start in the book world by working on your author platform as you write.
Wants and Needs: Why Readers Love Your Sleuth
External wants and internal needs combine to enrich your character and drive a strong story.
Author Learning | Backstory | Creating Characters | Mystery writing | Plot | Point Of View | Story Structure
Plot or Characters? What Drives Your Mystery?
Story development on plot and characters enriches reader engagement and helps you write faster.
The Power of Point of View
An explanation of common narrative points of view and why some work better in the mystery genre.
Plan Your Mystery with Plottr
Overview of Plottr, the customizable planning tool for writers. Plan to write faster.
Keys to Start Your Mystery Novel
Who, what, where, and action are keys to get your reader into the story from the start. Save narrative description and backstory for later. Now is the time to show your reader you tell a good story.
Suspects and Subtext
Subtext is any content which is not announced explicitly. Baffle your sleuth and your reader with suspect subtext.
Organize To Write Faster
Create your own reference library with an organized system to write your novel faster.
Scene Science
The six basic scene components and how they help you create a tight, focused scene for your novel.
Enrich Your Characters with Opinions
Create relatable characters by giving them opinions.