The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery: From Empty Page to Finished Mystery in Just 52 Weekends--A Dynamic Step-by-Step Program
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Book Synopsis: Like Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler, Sara Paretsky and Thomas Harris, you, too, can learn the trade secrets of quality detective fiction.It's true. Just one year from now, you can deliver a completed mystery novel to a publisher--by writing only on weekends. Authors Robert J. Ray and Jack Remick guide you through the entire mystery-writing process, from creating a killer to polishing off the final draft. Each weekend you'll focus on a specific task--learning the basics of novel-writing, the special demands of mystery-writing, and the secrets professionals use to create stories one scene at a time, building to a shivery, satisfying climax. Using Agatha Christie's The Body in the Library as a model for the classical mystery tale and Martin Cruz Smith's Gorky Park for the hard-boiled mystery, this unique step-by-step program gives you all the information you need to reach your ultimate goal: a finished book in just 52 weeks! Let two successful masters of the genre show you how...
Discover: Why you must create your killer first The tricks to writing dialogue that does it all--moves your plot, involves your reader, and makes your style sizzle How to "bury" information (and corpses) for your reader to find Why you should NOT build your book around chapters Special techniques for clearing writer's block Plus: examples from Sue Grafton, Dashiell Hammett, Patricia Cornwell, Thomas Harris, Raymond Chandler, and more.
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Are you dreaming of becoming the next Agatha Christie or Raymond Chandler? With "The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery" book by Robert J. Ray and Jack Remick, you can transform your empty page into a gripping mystery novel in just 52 weekends. Learn the trade secrets of quality detective fiction and master the art of mystery writing with this dynamic step-by-step program. Let the experts guide you through creating compelling characters, crafting suspenseful plots, and delivering a satisfying climax—all while writing only on weekends!
Unlock the secrets of successful mystery authors like Sara Paretsky and Thomas Harris as you dive into the essentials of novel-writing tailored specifically for the mystery genre. From developing your killer to perfecting your dialogue and overcoming writer's block, this comprehensive program covers everything you need to know to bring your mystery novel to life. Learn from the best in the business, including examples from iconic authors like Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, and more.
Don't wait any longer to pursue your dream of becoming a published mystery writer. Start your journey towards completing your own mystery novel in just one year with "The Weekend Novelist Writes a Mystery." Let this book be your guide to honing your storytelling skills and creating captivating mysteries that will keep readers turning pages long into the night. Embrace your inner detective and unleash your creativity this weekend!
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