Writing a mystery novel tips

Tips on how to write a mystery novel that is well structured and emotionally compelling.

What’s the best way to start a story? Should you begin ‘in media res’ – in other words, in the thick of the action? Or should you first describe the setting, so people can visualise where they are? Or perhaps you need an intriguing opening line to pique the reader’s curiosity and draw them deeper…

No matter what genre you’re writing in, there are probably some things you’ll want to keep hidden from your readers until the time is right to surprise

Just something to help plan stuff out when writing a Murder Mystery!

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