Writing Mysteries
by Lawrence Block and Laurie R. King and Michael Connelly and Jonathan Kellerman and Sue Grafton and Faye Kellerman and Ann Rule and Loren D. Estleman and Nancy Pickard and Tony Hillerman and Jan Burke and John Lutz and Sara Paretsky and Linda Fairstein and Tess Gerritsen and Barry Zeman and Margeret Maron
Here's your ticket to the greatest mystery-writing workshop ever!In this extraordinary compilation, more than three dozen members of the Mystery Writers of America share insights and advice that can help make your writing dreams a reality.You'll learn how to:Develop unique ideasConstruct an airtight plot packed with intrigue and suspenseCreate compelling characters and atmospheric settingsDevelop a writing style all your ownWrite convincing dialogueChoose the appropriate point of viewWork with an agentConduct accurate researchand much, much more!You'll also find special guidelines for creating clues, dropping red herrings, and writing medical, legal, historical, true crime, and young adult mysteries. It's all the information you need to solve the mystery-writing riddle!
Release Date:
April 21, 2002
