Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded: The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense,...

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Hallie Ephron Sara Paretsky

Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded

The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime

Hallie Ephron, Sara Paretsky

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Writers Digest
13 January 2017

Language: reference & general; Writing & editing guides

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Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel.

This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go. New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to: Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain; Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection; Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion; Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision; Seek publication through both traditional and indie paths.

Filled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded reveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more.

By: Hallie Ephron
Foreword by: Sara Paretsky
Imprint: Writers Digest
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781440347160
ISBN 10: 1440347166
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 13 January 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active