For Writers - The Plot & Working it Backward

Our tip this week comes from a discussion recently with the online mystery writing class this month. We talked about one method of plotting that involves uncovering the main plot points of a novel by starting at the solution/climax and working our way backward.

The question arose: "I'm having trouble with working backwards and setting up the "getting there." For instance, if Col. Mustard killed Miss Plum in the Library with a wrench, because she knew he stole money - that would be the...