How to write a mystery novel

Writing a mystery novel involves creating suspense, actively involving the reader, using red herrings and more. Learn how to write great mystery fiction.

Tips on how to write a mystery novel that is well structured and emotionally compelling.

Love a good murder mystery? Me too! Ronald Knox, an early pioneer of the detective story, formulated some rules to write by. Good to note these, but also good to realize that sometimes you just gotta break the rules! #writing #detective #mystery #MurderMystery

How to Write YA Mystery Books: 10 Tips for Crafting a Teen Suspense Novel

Wondering how to write a mystery thriller? These 6 tips will help you to write a mystery thriller novel that readers will never forget.

As a new author, I could not envision a mystery novel of any kind fitting into 'The Hero's Journey' that was recommended by every expert in the field. After 8 novels, I now have my own Mystery Suspense Template and maybe some other newbie writers would like to see it.

No matter what genre you’re writing in, there are probably some things you’ll want to keep hidden from your readers until the time is right to surprise

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When I wrote my mystery crime novel, The Last Girl, I wasn’t writing blind. I had a good idea of what I wanted to write about and how to go about it. The point of this little essay is to give all aspiring mystery writers a few tips and hopefully a little encouragement.

Don't know where to add "the hook"? Not sure where the subplot/romance should be introduced? Here is an easy Simply Mystery Novel Template for beginners

Are you writing a mystery novel? These 5 top tips will help you.

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Are you ready to write your murder mystery? Get ideas and steps to get your fiction novel moving forward.

Including the Bullseye Method and the Don Draper Principle.

by Stephanie Morrill Stephanie writes young adult contemporary novels and is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com. Her novels include The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt series (Revell) and the Ellie Sweet bo

The Sleuth's Journey provides all the scenes and beats you need to create a brain-teasing tale of intrigue. Learn how with Plottr.

clues in a mystery novel

Just something to help plan stuff out when writing a Murder Mystery!

You can write a detective story even if you're not a detective! All you need is a vivid imagination and some solid research to make your detective believable. Here are some tips for writing a detective story when you're not a police detective.