Do You Want to Write a Cozy Mystery But Don’t Know Where To Start?
- Are you new to writing and daunted by the thought of tackling a full-length novel?
Have you started writing a novel but find yourself stuck in the middle?
Or are you considering writing in a new genre?
There has never been a better time to write a cozy mystery, and this book will guide you through the process from ideas to first draft and beyond.
Rachel Ward is an award-winning author of thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her cozy series, The Supermarket Mysteries, set in a small English market town, has hit the UK top ten Cozy Mystery chart on Amazon UK. With fifteen years’ experience covering a range of genres and publishers, Rachel offers easy-to-read and practical advice.
Write Your Cozy Mystery examines the essential elements of cozy mysteries and takes you through the process of writing a novel step by step including:- Generating ideas
Creating characters your readers will love
Plotting
Setting
Bringing the warmth
What to do when you get stuck
What to do next when you’ve completed a first draft
This practical book offers the tips, exercises and encouragement you’ll need to get started and keep going.
Rachel Ward says, ‘If you love cozy mysteries as much as I do, then I can help you write YOUR cozy mystery.’
Praise for Write Your Cozy Mystery from the UK’s top cozy mystery writers:
'A must-have for every wannabe cozy mystery writer' – Orlando Murrin, author, Knife Skills for Beginners
‘This is a great primer for anyone who wants to get into cozy crime. Rachel knows her stuff and writes with clarity and warmth. She ably marshals a wide range of sources, as well as including lots of useful exercises. Recommended!’ – SJ Bennett, author, Her Majesty Investigates series.
- Generating ideas