Four-Act Structure: The Mystery Writer’s Tool to Create and Solve the Story Puzzle
How to use the four-act structure to lead your reader through your mystery novel.
How to Plan Historical Fiction with Plottr
How I set up and use Plottr to combine historical research with planning the storyline for a mystery.
How To Balance Character and Plot in a Mystery Novel
Techniques for balancing plot and character by planning and then writing scene-by-scene.
After the Midpoint Avoid the Muddle
Tips to add excitement and mystery after the novel midpoint. How to focus on each section instead of rushing to the end.
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.