MYSTERY WRITING
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- 7 Mystery Writing Projects for KidsKids like writing when they get to write about things that engage then. Giving kids a chance to write about mysteries, spooky things, and silly monsters can get them writing for fun at home.
7 Mystery Writing PromptsOnce-a-day prompts for mystery writers to help kindle creativity.
Finally Jack the Ripper's Identity May Be Revealed, but Will My Mystery Writing Survive!My reaction to an episode of Mystery Quest Jack the Ripper.- How to Teach Creative WritingThis is a lesson for adults, as well as students, for some ideas as to writing suspense stories.
- Reading Lists of Cozy Mystery SeriesThis is a list of cozy mystery series and their authors for those who are unfamiliar with what makes a mystery a cozy mystery.
- Killing People You Don't Like, and Other Benefits of Creative WritingExpanding on her first writing guide, Zoe Whitten explains how that "dreadful thought" can become the seed for your creative writing efforts.
- An Unofficial Guide to British Female Mystery WritersAgatha Christie and her fellow female mystery writers made the mystery novel an addiction for readers. Arthur Conan Doyle may have created Sherlock Holmes, but it took Laurie King to make him sexy.
- Plotting a Murder MysteryLearn how to plot and write a murder mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Take the "Howling Wolf's Scribe" Creative Writing Preference Classifier - Quiz #2Are you best-suited to be a historical novelist, mystery writer, short story sprinter, digital interactive story writer on ancient civilizations, a nonfiction writer, or an author of thrillers using historical settings or universal themes?- Insider's Guide to Top 5 Summer Mystery NovelsSummertime at the beach wouldn't be the same without a mystery novel in hand. Here are recommendations for mysteries that are sure to put a sizzle in your summertime reading.
- The Best Summer Mystery NovelsThis article lists my picks of the top five mystery novels everyone should read this summer.
- Best Blogs of 2008: Blogs for Mystery WritersFive blogs in 2008 that provide resources for mystery writers.
The Rules of Writing a Mystery, and How to Break ThemThisis my view on the accepted rules of writing a mystery, and how I and other writers break them.
Most Valuable Resources for Mystery WritersWriting a mystery novel isn't easy. In order to write an effective mystery, one must know how to create compelling characters and interesting settings, write convincing dialogue, and effectively use clues and red herrings to build intrigue and suspense.- How to Start Your Own Writing WorkshopI am sure that if you are into writing then you have probably heard of a writing workshop.
- Genres and Terms of Writing ExplainedSimple definitions of the genres and the different parts of writing.
- Finding Healing Through WritingI began this piece a couple of weeks ago and then was sidetracked when the mystery illness hit.
- Gregoriancant's 2nd Year at Associated Content and Art of Substantive WritingAfter two years writing for Associated Content, I've been pinned as the man who always writes substantive articles. While I admit that's true, the potentials of it being a liability are strong, unless a careful balance is attempted...
Fiction Review: The Writing Class by Jincy WilletDavid Sedaris says Jincy Willet is his favorite writer. Read a review of her fiction novel, The Writing Class.
How to Become a Mystery ShopperThree tips I've learned from being a mystery shopper- Mystery Shopping and How It's Become a Blessing and Curse in a Bad EconomyNow that a lot of jobs found online can easily be a scam or the real thing, jobseekers are starting to get exasperated. No other job out there has that tug-of-war than mystery shopping. It's a job that needs to stay alive for our economy's sake.
Bad Methods that Many Authors Use when Writing IntroductionsMany articles are very good, but the article introduction is overused or useless. The author resorts to writing an introduction that all readers have already seen. Please do not use any of these methods again.- How to Write a Murder Mystery Outline in a WeekA murder mystery can be written much quicker with the help of an outline.
- Mystery Haunts Fayetteville, West Virginia, 62 Years After Sodder Children DisappearedWhat happened to five children one Christmas morning still remains a mystery. Although their parents searched for years not a clue was found that might lead them to the children they lost.
- Freelance Authors: The Rules for Writing MysteriesThis article covers the rules that governs mystery writing.
Writing when You Have Something to Say, Notes on the Craft of Writing and Getting PublishedThis article highlights something I was asked many times early in my career: Do I have anything to say in my writing? This is one of the more important questions a writer, whether freelance or aspiring, should ask themselves.
How to Be Successful with Mystery ShoppingSuccess with mystery shopping can come easily with just a little bit of effort. If you're willing to work at it, mystery shopping can be a great source of secondary income, or in some cases, a great source of primary income.- Avoid Cliches to Make Your Writing SparkleCliches may be cliches because they work, but there are other things that work better. Descriptive and plot cliches should be avoided, or at least twisted, to make your writing sparkle... but not like a diamond.
- Mystery Shopping Myths, Tips, and FactsMystery shopping is not just for fun. The mystery shopper must be reliable and be able to clearly communicate. Never pay anyone to become a mystery shopper.
- Tips for Mystery Shoppers Part 3 of 3There are many things you can do to be a better mystery shopper and get more jobs. Here are some tips to being successful.
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