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Agony and Ingenuity: 10 Ways to Make Your Clever Mystery Sleuth Suffer

ByZara Altair March 22, 2023March 22, 2023

Master the art of mystery writing by putting your sleuth through the wringer. Learn 10 ingenious ways to craft a suspenseful, page-turning tale!

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What Type of Protagonist Conflict Is In Your Mystery?

ByZara Altair November 14, 2022November 14, 2022

How to use the two types of conflict in your mystery and why they are important.

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Writing Craft | Story Conflict

Conflict or Menace? Which Drives Your Mystery Story?

ByZara Altair July 26, 2022July 26, 2022

Know the difference between menace and conflict for your mystery story.

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Writing Craft | Character Development | Story Conflict

Take Apart Your Sleuth to Set Up Problems in Your Mystery

ByZara Altair October 19, 2021October 1, 2023

Try character trait opposition to create story conflict integral to your sleuth and the story.

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Mystery writing | Story Conflict | Writing Craft

How Does Story Conflict Work in a Mystery Novel?

ByZara Altair October 11, 2021

Limit the goals, create aspects of conflict to increase reader engagement with your mystery.

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