Guide to Writing the Mystery Novel

For those contemplating writing a mystery novel and those who have written one or more but are looking for fresh and invigorating insights into the approach, Guide to Writing the Mystery Novel: Lots of Examples, Plus Dead Bodies provides an overall view of how to think like a writer in general and a mystery writer in particular.Covered are topics such as: What are the possible patterns of suspicion when the villain is a major character? What changes when the villain is a minor character? How many subplots work best, and in what order can they be introduced? How can a writer throw suspicion on innocent characters while at the same time providing clues that point to the guilty one?Other topics covered are general mystery writing tips; general fiction tips; plot structure; how to create setting; how to write description; point of view in fiction.These topics and many more are examined and analyzed in this solid how-to book which is rich with examples and suggestions.