The essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of today's bestselling and award-winning mystery writers.
Now Write! Mysteries
, the fourth volume in the acclaimed
Now Write!
writing guide series, brings together numerous bestselling authors-including winners of and nominees for the Edgar, Hugo, and Shamus awards,-for the definitive guide to writing mysteries, thrillers, and suspense stories. Now Write! Mysteries teaches you everything you've ever wanted to know about crafting a page-turning mystery-from creating a believable detective hero (or terrifying villain), to using real-life cutting-edge investigative techniques to bring your story to life-with practical exercises taken directly from the pros:
Discover the best techniques for seamlessly integrating action into your story with
John Lutz
,
New York Times
-bestselling author of
Urge to Kill, Night Kills,
and
Serial
.
Learn how to fine-tune your sense of place and setting with
Louise Penny
-bestselling author of the Armand Gamache mysteries.
Take advice from
Lorenzo Carcaterra
, author of
Sleepers
and writer/producer for
Law & Order
, on how to compose a scene that lives up to your character's backstory.
Let
Marcia Talley
, Agatha- and Anthony-winning author of the Hannah Ives mysteries, show you how to build a memorable, engaging detective. (Hint: It's not about making him flawless.)
Others included are:
Simon Brett, Hallie Ephron, Meg Gardiner, Peter James, Christopher G. Moore, Michael Sears
, and many others. No other mystery-writing guide offers the road tested wisdom of so many award-winners and bestselling authors in one place.