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How to Write a Winning Whodunit
Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don't have a clue where to start? Or maybe you've begun a story but are stuck on the plot? Perhaps you're already writing a series, and you need tips on keeping your material fresh? Writing the Cozy Mystery will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues and sustain your series.
This Second Edition contains more examples; additional writing exercises; expanded sections; and seven new chapters including The Muddle in the Middle, Romance and Murder, Special Considerations for Cozy Writers, Keeping a Series Fresh, Writing the Smart Synopsis, Mystery Movies, and Marketing Tips. You'll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and maintain a long-running series. Recommended for cozy writers, mystery fans, and fiction writing classes.
Gold Award Winner in the Royal Palm Literary Awards
Gold Medal Winner in the President's Book Awards
First Place Winner in TopShelf Magazine Book Awards
Agatha Awards Finalist
Finalist in the IAN Book of the Year Awards
Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Bestseller List
"If you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. Highly recommended." Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies & Chance Mysteries
"Nancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start - and finish! - a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story." Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries
"If you want to write a cozy mystery - or really, any kind of mystery - this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume." Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series
Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don't have a clue where to start? Or maybe you've begun a story but are stuck on the plot? Perhaps you're already writing a series, and you need tips on keeping your material fresh? Writing the Cozy Mystery will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues and sustain your series.
This Second Edition contains more examples; additional writing exercises; expanded sections; and seven new chapters including The Muddle in the Middle, Romance and Murder, Special Considerations for Cozy Writers, Keeping a Series Fresh, Writing the Smart Synopsis, Mystery Movies, and Marketing Tips. You'll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and maintain a long-running series. Recommended for cozy writers, mystery fans, and fiction writing classes.
Gold Award Winner in the Royal Palm Literary Awards
Gold Medal Winner in the President's Book Awards
First Place Winner in TopShelf Magazine Book Awards
Agatha Awards Finalist
Finalist in the IAN Book of the Year Awards
Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Bestseller List
"If you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. Highly recommended." Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies & Chance Mysteries
"Nancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start - and finish! - a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story." Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries
"If you want to write a cozy mystery - or really, any kind of mystery - this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume." Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series
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