Agony and Ingenuity: 10 Ways to Make Your Clever Mystery Sleuth Suffer
Master the art of mystery writing by putting your sleuth through the wringer. Learn 10 ingenious ways to craft a suspenseful, page-turning tale!
Why Loving Your Story Makes A Difference for Your Novel
Your story is yours. Your unique vision drives your story creation from plot and characters to suspects and finding the villain, your vision creates a unique new story.
Solving the Puzzle: How Tension Keeps Your Mystery Engaging
Why you need tension in your mystery with tips on how to add it.
Writing Commitment: Lookback
Making a Commitment to Writing Every Day If you’re a writer, you know how easy it is to get sidetracked or simply lose motivation. One way to stay on track and improve your craft is to make a commitment to writing every day. Whether you’re working on a mystery novel or just jotting down ideas…
Writing Vacation: The Second Week
Week two of my author writing vacation process.
What Type of Protagonist Conflict Is In Your Mystery?
How to use the two types of conflict in your mystery and why they are important.
Build Your Own Mystery Clue Tracker
Create a tool to track your clues to keep readers guessing.
A 4-Part Character Creation Tool for Your Mystery Detective
Itemize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create a manageable story idea for your protagonist.
Voice, Tone, and Mood: Your Author Style
How voice, tone, and mood combine to create your author writing style.
Why Would Someone Want to Kill Your Mystery Victim
Why your victim is a main character in your mystery.