Why mystery readers don’t want more after the puzzle is solved.
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Scene Dynamics
The three components of every scene in your story. How to check you scene if it doesn’t feel right.
How To Make Dialogue Come Alive
Learn the techniques of character goals and feelings to write dialogue unique to each character that creates tension in your mystery.
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.
Your Mystery’s Supporting Characters
5 basics to creating supporting characters. How they interact with your sleuth and suspects to move the story forward.
No Suspects, No Mystery
Character development for mystery suspects is key to creating a difficult puzzle for your sleuth, and your reader.
Your Author Platform – Email Connects with Readers
Steps to set up your email system to connect with readers.
Your Author Platform – Website
Your website is the foundation of your author platform. Four must have pages to start your website.
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.
On-Site In Your Story Settings
Tips to add setting details to make your story come alive and keep readers engaged.