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    Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded Edition

    The Complete Guide to Mystery, Suspense, and Crime

    Author Hallie Ephron
    Foreword by Sara Paretsky
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    Penguin Adult HC/TR | Writer's Digest Books
    On sale Jan 13, 2017 | 298 Pages | 9781440347221
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    A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work

    Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery!

    To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go.

    New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to:

       • Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain
       • Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection
       • Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion
       • Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision
       • Seek publication through both traditional and indie paths
    Filled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded reveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more.
    Hallie Ephron is the New York Times best-selling author of suspense novels that she hopes keep readers up at night. She is a four-time finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award, and her books have also been nominated for Edgar and Anthony awards. She is a much sought-after speaker and writing teacher.
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    A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical Work

    Discover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery!

    To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips with Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go.

    New York Times best-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to:

       • Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain
       • Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection
       • Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion
       • Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision
       • Seek publication through both traditional and indie paths
    Filled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expanded reveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more.

    Author

    Hallie Ephron is the New York Times best-selling author of suspense novels that she hopes keep readers up at night. She is a four-time finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award, and her books have also been nominated for Edgar and Anthony awards. She is a much sought-after speaker and writing teacher.
    Hallie Ephron View titles by Hallie Ephron

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