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Character Chemistry: How Supporting Characters Fuel Your Mystery Narrative

ByZara Altair August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

Enhance your mystery novel with compelling supporting characters. Find out how they add layers of intrigue and keep readers hooked.

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Supporting Characters

Beyond the Protagonist: Supporting Characters in Mystery Novels

ByZara Altair November 29, 2023

Discover the hidden power of supporting characters in mystery novels. Learn from the masters like Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle and enhance your mystery narratives

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Character Development | Supporting Characters

What Is Your Mystery Suspect Hiding?

ByZara Altair March 7, 2022March 7, 2022

How to create hidden secrets for your mystery suspect.

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Character Development | Creating Characters | Mystery writing | Supporting Characters

The Challenge to Create Your Mystery Suspects

ByZara Altair July 26, 2021

Why understanding each suspect’s relationship to the victim, builds suspense in your mystery novel.

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How to Make Your Suspects Believable to Keep Readers Guessing

ByZara Altair June 21, 2021

Tips to create three-dimensional, believable suspects to confound your mystery sleuth and keep readers guessing until the end.

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How To Make Supporting Characters Come Alive

ByZara Altair February 8, 2021

Supporting characters enlarge your story, provide insight into the protagonist, and engage readers. Learn how to create and keep track of your supporting characters.

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