Writing Mysteries

A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America

Edited by Sue Grafton

with Jan Burke and Barry Zeman

Writer’s Digest Books, 2001, [Second Edition], ISBN 1582971021, paperback

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, no inscriptions, uncreased spine  (see photographs)

“In this extraordinary compilation, more than three dozen members of the Mystery Writers of America share insights and advice that can help make your writing dreams a reality.
You’ll learn how to:
Develop unique ideas
Construct an airtight plot packed with intrigue and suspense
Create compelling characters and atmospheric settings
Develop a writing style all your own
Write convincing dialogue
Choose the appropriate point of view
Work with an agent
Conduct accurate research
You’ll also find special guidelines for creating clues, dropping red herrings, and writing medical, legal, historical, true crime, and young adult mysteries.  It’s all the information you need to solve the mystery-writing riddle!.”