Writing Mysteries - 2nd Edition by Sue Grafton (Paperback)

Name: Writing Mysteries - 2nd Edition by Sue Grafton (Paperback)
Brand: Writer's Digest Books
SKU: 1004198918
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Here's your ticket to the greatest mystery-writing workshop ever!
Agatha Awards (Nonfiction) 2002 4th Winner
Author(s): Sue Grafton
320 Pages
Language + Art + Disciplines, Writing Skills

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About the Book

In this newly revised edition of the Mystery Writers of America classic, Grafton weaves the experience of today's top authors into a comprehensive how-to.

Book Synopsis

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 ideas
- Construct an airtight plot packed with intrigue and suspense
- Create compelling characters and atmospheric settings
- Develop a writing style all your own
- Write convincing dialogue
- Choose the appropriate point of view
- Work with an agent
- Conduct accurate research
- and 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!

Dimensions (Overall): 9.06 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .94 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.05 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 320

Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines

Sub-Genre: Writing Skills

Publisher: Writer's Digest Books

Theme: Composition

Format: Paperback

Author: Sue Grafton

Language: English

Street Date: April 22, 2002

TCIN: 1004198918

UPC: 9781582971025

Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-6843

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship weight: 1.05 pounds

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