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How to Write a Mystery
A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
Lee Child, Laurie R. King, Lee Child, Laurie R. King
- 336 pages
- English
- ePUB (adapté aux mobiles)
- Disponible sur iOS et Android
How to Write a Mystery
A Handbook from Mystery Writers of America
Lee Child, Laurie R. King, Lee Child, Laurie R. King
Ă propos de ce livre
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteriesâfrom character development and plot to procedurals and thrillersâ"this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again" ( Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscapeâfrom pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more.Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows:
âBefore Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.)
âWhile Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.)
âAfter Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.)
âOther than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.)
âOther Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism)Also included is a collection of essays from MWA published authorsâincluding Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris âselected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, "What piece of writing advice do you wish you'd had at the beginning of your career?""Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery" ( Kirkus Reviews ), this inclusive manual provides practical, current, easily digestible advice for new and established authors alike.