Mystery
Formula for Writing a Cozy Mystery, Part 3: The Setting
This week Career Authors highlights the expert cozy-writing advice of our former colleague Laura DiSilverio. Today’s topic: Setting. When developing your cozy mystery series, be sure to create an inviting story backdrop that readers will want to visit again and again.
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Formula for Writing a Cozy Mystery, Part 2: The Protagonist
This week Career Authors highlights the cozy-writing expertise of our former colleague Laura DiSilverio. Laura offers up three things to think about when developing your cozy’s main character.
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Formula for Writing a Cozy Mystery, Part 1: A Good “Hook”
This week Career Authors highlights the cozy-writing expertise of our former colleague Laura DiSilverio. Today’s all-important topic: “The Hook.” It’s the hook that gets readers to bite. Use Laura’s bestselling techniques to draw readers into your cozy mystery.
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Choosing Your Voice
Writers talk a lot about voice and point of view. But Clea Simon says: it all depends on one question: Who do we want to be telling this story?
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Lucy Worsley’s 9 “Christie Tricks” for Mystery Writers
Lucy Worsley’s fantastic biography of Agatha Christie includes “Christie Tricks”—invaluable tips for mystery writers from the bestselling novelist of all time.
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A Dual Mystery Narrative: Bringing the Past Alive in the Present
Do ancient artifacts talk to you? They speak to bestselling author Patricia Cristafulli, who shares tips on how she incorporates the mysteries of the past into her fast-paced contemporary novels.
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How to Add Authenticity to your Historical Fiction Novel
Set in 1910 England, Rick Bleiweiss’ Pignon Scorbion mystery series has garnered enthusiastic comparisons to the novels of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle. Now Rick shares expert tips for writers who want to make their historical fiction both absorbing and believable.
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How to Bury Clues in Your Mystery Novel
The craftiest mystery writers carefully puzzle out the placement of clues in their stories. Editor Dana Isaacson reveals when, where, and how they do it.
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Hope is an Active Verb! 5 Ways to Keep Writing
Keeping hope alive these days is no easy task—but especially for writers! Bestselling author and writing teacher Susan Breen offers tips to jumpstart your latest writing project.
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How to be A Rock Star Author: Five Things Playing in Bands Taught Me About Writing
Can being a real rock star help you become a rock star author? Novelist (and bass player) Clea Simon reveals how “on stage” can go onto the page.
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6 Twisty Ways to Trick Your Reader
Bestseller lists are chock full of novelists who have mastered the art of misdirection. Editor Dana Isaacson reveals 6 twisty tricks of the trade.
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