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Agony and Ingenuity: 10 Ways to Make Your Clever Mystery Sleuth Suffer
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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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Why Loving Your Story Makes A Difference for Your Novel
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Why Loving Your Story Makes A Difference for Your Novel

ByZara Altair January 18, 2023January 18, 2023

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.

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Solving the Puzzle: How Tension Keeps Your Mystery Engaging
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Solving the Puzzle: How Tension Keeps Your Mystery Engaging

ByZara Altair January 2, 2023January 2, 2023

Why you need tension in your mystery with tips on how to add it.

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Writing Commitment: Lookback

ByZara Altair December 23, 2022December 23, 2022

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…

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Writing Vacation: The Second Week
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Writing Vacation: The Second Week

ByZara Altair December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Week two of my author writing vacation process.

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What Type of Protagonist Conflict Is In Your Mystery?
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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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Build Your Own Mystery Clue Tracker
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Build Your Own Mystery Clue Tracker

ByZara Altair November 7, 2022November 7, 2022

Create a tool to track your clues to keep readers guessing.

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A 4-Part Character Creation Tool for Your Mystery Detective
Character Development | Writing Craft

A 4-Part Character Creation Tool for Your Mystery Detective

ByZara Altair November 1, 2022November 1, 2022

Itemize strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to create a manageable story idea for your protagonist.

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Voice, Tone, and Mood: Your Author Style
Writing Craft | Author Voice

Voice, Tone, and Mood: Your Author Style

ByZara Altair October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

How voice, tone, and mood combine to create your author writing style.

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Why Would Someone Want to Kill Your Mystery Victim
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Why Would Someone Want to Kill Your Mystery Victim

ByZara Altair September 26, 2022September 26, 2022

Why your victim is a main character in your mystery.

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