Mystery by Paul Tomlinson
Solving the Mystery of the MysteryHow do you write a cozy murder mystery that readers will love? You need to include all of the things they expect to find in their favourite genre: - A murderer and a victim- An investigator - either a Great Detective in the tradition of Sherlock Holmes; a Spinster Sleuth like Miss Marple; or a fiesty modern amateur sleuth- A closed setting with a small circle of suspects- A 'Watson' to assist (or hamper ) the sleuth- An investigation that explores Means, Motive, Opportunity and Alibis - Clues to what really happened and red herrings that muddy the waters - A plot that puts all of these things together in the proper sequenceHere you will find techniques and tools for creating all of these ingredients, along with detailed breakdowns of the three plot structures most often used for whodunits: the Act I Murder, the Midpoint Murder, and the Most-Likely Suspect (or Innocent Accused) story. You will also find out how locked room or 'impossible' mysteries are created and how 'inverted mysteries' differ from the usual kind.As a bonus, there is a detailed analysis of how these guidelines were used to develop, plot out, and write a full-length murder mystery novel - from original idea to final editThe Authors
Dorothy Strachan and Paul Tomlinson have been working together in process design and facilitation since 1974, serving clients across all sectors. They are partners in Strachan-Tomlinson and Associates (ST), a process consulting firm based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781977898371 |
| ISBN 10 | 1977898378 |
| Title | Mystery |
| Author | Paul Tomlinson |
| Series | Genre Writer |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Year published | 2017-10-02 |
| Number of pages | 254 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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