Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition

Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition
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Publisher : Orange Grove Press
Total Pages : 114
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ISBN-10 : 9780998531724
ISBN-13 : 0998531723
Rating : 4/5 (723 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition by : Nancy J. Cohen

Download or read book Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition written by Nancy J. Cohen and published by Orange Grove Press. This book was released on 2022-12-14 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or are you in the middle of a story and stuck on the plot? Perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on keeping your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues and solve the crime. This award-winning Second Edition contains more examples; additional writing exercises; expanded sections; and seven new chapters including The Muddle in the Middle, Romance and Murder, Special Considerations for Cozy Writers, Keeping a Series Fresh, Writing the Smart Synopsis, Mystery Movies, and Marketing Tips. You’ll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and maintain a long-running series. Gold Award Winner in the Royal Palm Literary Awards Gold Medal Winner in the President's Book Awards First Place Winner in TopShelf Magazine Book Awards Agatha Awards Finalist IAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist “If you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. Highly recommended.” Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies & Chance Mysteries “Nancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start—and finish!—a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story.” Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries “If you want to write a cozy mystery—or really, any kind of mystery—this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume.” Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series


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