Writing the Mystery

Writing the Mystery

A Start-to-finish Guide for Both Novice and Professional

by G. Miki Hayden

217 pages· 2004· ISBN 9781890768638
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"Mystery writer and teacher, G. Miki Hayden brings her experience and enthusiasm for the craft to this authoritative guide to creating a compelling and commercially viable mystery. Writing the Mystery begins with a thorough exploration of the genre and proceeds to take the reader step-by-step through the writing process." "Hayden then goes one step further and guides the reader through the post-writing process, explaining manuscript preparation, cover letters, acquiring an agent, and methods of successful promotion. Writing the Mystery concludes each section with in-depth exercises that put the lessons of the chapter into practice. Also included is a special collection of interviews, featuring mystery major leaguers who discuss the craft and offer their own valuable advice for the aspiring author and professionals switching to the mystery genre."--BOOK JACKET.

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