Now Write! Mysteries: Suspense, Crime, Thriller, and Other Mystery Fiction Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers
Dec 2011 · Sold by Penguin
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The essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of today's bestselling and award-winning mystery writers.
Now Write! Mysteries, the fourth volume in the acclaimed Now Write! writing guide series, brings together numerous bestselling authors-including winners of and nominees for the Edgar, Hugo, and Shamus awards,-for the definitive guide to writing mysteries, thrillers, and suspense stories. Now Write! Mysteries teaches you everything you've ever wanted to know about crafting a page-turning mystery-from creating a believable detective hero (or terrifying villain), to using real-life cutting-edge investigative techniques to bring your story to life-with practical exercises taken directly from the pros:
- Discover the best techniques for seamlessly integrating action into your story with John Lutz, New York Times-bestselling author of Urge to Kill, Night Kills, and Serial.
- Learn how to fine-tune your sense of place and setting with Louise Penny, New York Times-bestselling author of the Armand Gamache mysteries.
- Take advice from Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepers and writer/producer for Law & Order, on how to compose a scene that lives up to your character's backstory.
- Let Marcia Talley, Agatha- and Anthony-winning author of the Hannah Ives mysteries, show you how to build a memorable, engaging detective. (Hint: It's not about making him flawless.)
The essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of today's bestselling and award-winning mystery writers.
Now Write! Mysteries, the fourth volume in the acclaimed Now Writ...
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Sherry Ellis is the editor of Now Write! Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers and Now Write! Nonfiction, as well as a personal writing coach. Her author interviews have appeared in the Kenyon Review, The Writer’s Chronicle, Glimmer Train, and AGNI, as well as other literary and arts magazines. She lives in Massachusetts.
Laurie Lamson
The popular Now Write! creative writing series published by Tarcher was started by Laurie’s aunt, Sherry Ellis. Laurie served as Author/Editor or co-Author/Editor for three of the Now Write! anthologies – Screenwriting, Mysteries, and Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. She created a similar compilation for actors: Now Act! Insight, Advice and Preparation Processes.
With a filmmaking background, Laurie has written well over 100 produced film, video and audio scripts across education, marketing and entertainment. She brings a collaborative approach to story development consultation for production companies, their corporate and government clientele, and fellow writers and filmmakers. Sites: NowWrite.net / LaurieLamson.com
Laurie Lamson
The popular Now Write! creative writing series published by Tarcher was started by Laurie’s aunt, Sherry Ellis. Laurie served as Author/Editor or co-Author/Editor for three of the Now Write! anthologies – Screenwriting, Mysteries, and Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. She created a similar compilation for actors: Now Act! Insight, Advice and Preparation Processes.
With a filmmaking background, Laurie has written well over 100 produced film, video and audio scripts across education, marketing and entertainment. She brings a collaborative approach to story development consultation for production companies, their corporate and government clientele, and fellow writers and filmmakers. Sites: NowWrite.net / LaurieLamson.com
Sherry Ellis is the editor of Now Write! Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers and Now Write! Nonfiction, as well as a personal writing coach. Her author interviews have appeared in the Kenyon Review, The Writer’s Chronicle, Glimmer Train, and AGNI, as well as other lit...
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