How to Write a MysteryHow to Write a Mystery

"Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more. Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: Before Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.); While Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.); After Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.); Other than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.); Other Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism)"--