Writing the Mystery: A Start-To-Finish Guide for Both Novice and Profesessional.
Language: English
Published by Intrigue Press, Philadelphia, PA, 2001
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First Ed thus; First Printing indicated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities. Binding shows the slightest lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 235pp. Featuring Interviews with Elmore Leonard, S.J. Rozan, Laura Lippman, Sujata Massey, Rick Riordan and Dale Furutani and other masters of the mystery genre. Trade Paperback. First Ed thus; First Printing indicated.
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- Title
- Writing the Mystery: A Start-To-Finish Guide for Both Novice and Profesessional.
- Author
- G. Miki Hayden.
- Publisher
- Intrigue Press, Philadelphia, PA
- Publication year
- 2001
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1890768367
- ISBN 13
- 9781890768362
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Seller catalogs
- Writing, The Writer's Craft, Grammar & Style
Writing the Mystery begins with a thorough exploration of the genre, and then proceeds to take the reader step-by-step through the writing process, starting with character and plot development, the nitty-gritty of word choice, grammar, and sentence structure, maintaining pace, revealing killers, and tying up loose ends. G. Miki then goes one step further in guiding the reader through the post-writing process, explaining manuscript preparation, cover letters, acquiring an agent, and methods of successful promotion.
Writing the Mystery concludes each section with in-depth exercises, putting the lessons of the chapter into practice. The book also includes a special collection of interviews featuring such mystery major leaguers as Elmore Leonard, Sujata Massey, Dale Furutani, Laura Lippman, Seymour Shubin, and S.J. Rozan, who discuss the craft and offer their own valuable advice for the aspiring author.
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