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

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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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