G. Miki Hayden
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Writing the Mystery: A Start to Finish Guide for Both Novice and Professional
G. Miki Hayden
- 2002 Macavity-Nonfiction winner
- 2002 Anthony-Critical nominee
- 2001 Agatha–Nonfiction nominee
- Score: 22.52
Acclaimed mystery and science fiction writer G. Miki Hayden brings her experience and reverence for the craft to readers in this authoritative guide to creating a compelling and commercially viable mystery.
Writing the Mystery begins with a thorough exploration of the genre, and then proceeds to take the reader step-by-step through the writing process, starting with character and plot development, the nitty-gritty of word choice, grammar, and sentence structure, maintaining pace, revealing killers, and tying up loose ends. G. Miki then goes one step further in…
