Mystery Elements: The Satisfying Ending
Mysteries are rarely open-ended because the very nature of how mysteries work requires closure to be successful. So let’s think about what makes for a good mystery ending.
Mysteries are rarely open-ended because the very nature of how mysteries work requires closure to be successful. So let’s think about what makes for a good mystery ending.
Dialogue is important in virtually every story you’ll ever write, but in mysteries that importance (and difficulty) is compounded by the use of dialogue in relation to clues.
Kelli Panique gives tips for what to include your author press kit to make it easy on you and your contacts.
Jan Fields shares her process for writing mysteries for readers of all ages.
Jan Fields reveals how to write a winning mystery for readers of all ages.
Karen Hammond offers tips and tricks for getting back in the swing of attending writing conferences.
Jan Fields explains Freedom of Speech and what it means for writers
Karen Hammond is getting us in tip-top shape for a return to in-person writing conferences.
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