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Four-Act Structure: The Mystery Writer’s Tool to Create and Solve the Story Puzzle
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Four-Act Structure: The Mystery Writer’s Tool to Create and Solve the Story Puzzle

ByZara Altair November 11, 2022November 11, 2022

How to use the four-act structure to lead your reader through your mystery novel.

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How to Plan Historical Fiction with Plottr

ByZara Altair August 16, 2021

How I set up and use Plottr to combine historical research with planning the storyline for a mystery.

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How To Balance Character and Plot in a Mystery Novel
Mystery writing | Creating Characters | Plot

How To Balance Character and Plot in a Mystery Novel

ByZara Altair October 19, 2020November 11, 2022

Techniques for balancing plot and character by planning and then writing scene-by-scene.

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After the Midpoint Avoid the Muddle
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After the Midpoint Avoid the Muddle

ByZara Altair August 31, 2020October 26, 2021

Tips to add excitement and mystery after the novel midpoint. How to focus on each section instead of rushing to the end.

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Wants and Needs: Why Readers Love Your Sleuth
Creating Characters | Mystery writing | Plot

Wants and Needs: Why Readers Love Your Sleuth

ByZara Altair July 13, 2020

External wants and internal needs combine to enrich your character and drive a strong story.

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Plot or Characters? What Drives Your Mystery?
Author Learning | Backstory | Creating Characters | Mystery writing | Plot | Point Of View | Story Structure

Plot or Characters? What Drives Your Mystery?

ByZara Altair July 7, 2020October 26, 2021

Story development on plot and characters enriches reader engagement and helps you write faster.

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