Now Write! Mysteries : Suspense, Crime, Thriller, and Other Mystery Fiction Exercises from Todays Best Writers and Teachers

English

ISBN: 1585429031

EAN: 9781585429035

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Authorship

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated

Release Date: 01/06/2012

Age Range: 18-null

Synopsis: The essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of todays 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! Mysteriesteaches you everything youve 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, New York Times-bestselling author of the Armand Gamache mysteries. - Take advice from Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepersand writer/producer for Law & Order, on how to compose a scene that lives up to your characters backstory. - Let Marcia Talley, Agatha- and Anthony-winning author of the Hannah Ives mysteries, show you how to build a memorable, engaging detective. (Hint: Its not about making him flawless.) No other mystery-writing guide offers the road tested wisdom of so many award-winners and bestselling authors in one place.

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Now Write! Mysteries : Suspense, Crime, Thriller, and Other Mystery Fiction Exercises from Todays Best Writers and Teachers

Illustrated: No

Format: UK-B Format Paperback

Height: 0.97 inches

Width: 5.47 inches

Length: 8.24 inches

Weight: 11.39 oz

Pages: 384