Now Write! Mysteries by Sherry Ellis

Now Write! Mysteries by Sherry Ellis

The essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of today's bestselling and award-winning mystery writers.

Now Write! Mysteries, the fourth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing guide series, brings together numerous bestselling authors-including winners of and nominees for the Edgar, Hugo, and Shamus awards,-for the definitive guide to writing mysteries, thrillers, and suspense stories. Now Write! Mysteries teaches you everything you've ever wanted to know about crafting a page-turning mystery-from creating a believable detective hero (or terrifying villain), to using real-life cutting-edge investigative techniques to bring your story to life-with practical exercises taken directly from the pros:
 

• Discover the best techniques for seamlessly integrating action into your story with John Lutz, New York Times-bestselling author of Urge to Kill, Night Kills, and Serial.
   
• Learn how to fine-tune your sense of place and setting with Louise Penny, New York Times-bestselling author of the Armand Gamache mysteries.
   
• Take advice from Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepers and writer/producer for Law & Order, on how to compose a scene that lives up to your character's backstory.
   
• Let Marcia Talley, Agatha- and Anthony-winning author of the Hannah Ives mysteries, show you how to build a memorable, engaging detective. (Hint: It's not about making him flawless.)

Others included are: Simon Brett, Hallie Ephron, Meg Gardiner, Peter James, Christopher G. Moore, Michael Sears, and many others. No other mystery-writing guide offers the road tested wisdom of so many award-winners and bestselling authors in one place.

Laurie Lamson is working on four entertainment projects with producers, and several of her instructional and corporate script videos have won multiple accolades. She has directed seven mini-documentaries, an award-winning reggae music video, and a tween music video as well as the short films Family Values In The Goddess Years and Endless Waltz. Laurie is a co-editor of the Now Write! anthologies, which are popular writing exercises anthologies. NowWrite.net has further information.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781585429035
ISBN 10	1585429031
Title	Now Write! Mysteries
Author	Sherry Ellis
Series	Now Write! Series
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2011-12-29
Number of pages	384
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.