Diane Weinmann
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Victoria Hamilton:
I have written non fiction but I really love murder mysteries and want to write one but I don't know how to come up with the mystery..how do you come up with your story lines?
Victoria Hamilton
That's a tough one to answer. I'd start by reading books specifically for aspiring mystery writers, like Gillian Roberts excellent You Can Write a Mystery. You can even start by using her advice on her webpage: http://www.gillianroberts.com/writing...
In most cases you go from your solution backwards... in other words, you explain a murder, then figure out all the clues and suspects, then start at the beginning writing, laying the clues in as you go.
I hope this helps!
In most cases you go from your solution backwards... in other words, you explain a murder, then figure out all the clues and suspects, then start at the beginning writing, laying the clues in as you go.
I hope this helps!
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O'Neill Public
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Victoria Hamilton:
Hi, I'm the director at a small rural library in Nebraska. I purchased 7 of your Vintage Kitchen Mysteries though Cengage and Amazon - in Large Print. However I am unable to find a large print copy of No Mallets Intended. I even looked at Amazon Canada. I would hate to have to return them all. This is one mystery I hope that you can help me solve, please? Jeannie
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