Writing a mystery novel

Interested in writing YA Mystery Books? Here are 10 tips to help you craft a teen suspense novel full of twists and turns... and angst!

No matter what genre you’re writing in, there are probably some things you’ll want to keep hidden from your readers until the time is right to surprise

Writing a mystery novel involves creating suspense, actively involving the reader, using red herrings and more. Learn how to write great mystery fiction.

Tips on how to write a mystery novel that is well structured and emotionally compelling.

When I wrote my mystery crime novel, The Last Girl, I wasn’t writing blind. I had a good idea of what I wanted to write about and how to go about it. The point of this little essay is to give all aspiring mystery writers a few tips and hopefully a little encouragement.

13 Questions to ask before you write a crime novel!

Are you writing a mystery novel? These 5 top tips will help you.

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This murder motive generator for writers includes different types of killers and some of the leading causes of murders.

by Stephanie Morrill Stephanie writes young adult contemporary novels and is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com. Her novels include The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt series (Revell) and the Ellie Sweet bo

Don't know where to add "the hook"? Not sure where the subplot/romance should be introduced? Here is an easy Simply Mystery Novel Template for beginners

Plotting a Mystery Novel - Free download as Word Doc (.doc / .docx), PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document outlines a 12-chapter formula for classic mystery novels, with each chapter focusing on specific plot elements and character developments. Chapter 1 introduces the crime and sleuth. Chapters 2-3 establish suspects and a subplot. Chapters 4-6 misdirect the investigation. Chapters 7-9 reveal new clues pointing elsewhere. Chapters 10-11 resolve the subplot…

As a new author, I could not envision a mystery novel of any kind fitting into 'The Hero's Journey' that was recommended by every expert in the field. After 8 novels, I now have my own Mystery Suspense Template and maybe some other newbie writers would like to see it.

Wondering how to write a mystery thriller? These 6 tips will help you to write a mystery thriller novel that readers will never forget.

Writing Worksheet – Solving a Mystery (PDF) You can use this worksheet to: Brainstorm solutions to a mystery that your story/character/life has graced you with. Work backwards from clues that interest you to develop a mystery. Draw up an overview of your mystery so that you can be sure that all your clues aren’t discovered…

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Love a good murder mystery? Me too! Ronald Knox, an early pioneer of the detective story, formulated some rules to write by. Good to note these, but also good to realize that sometimes you just gotta break the rules! #writing #detective #mystery #MurderMystery