Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition

Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 306
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ISBN-10 : 9781440347221
ISBN-13 : 1440347220
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Book Synopsis Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition by : Hallie Ephron

Download or read book Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition written by Hallie Ephron and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-13 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work 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.


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