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Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Novels

Penned By S.M. Harding
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Writing Murder: A Basic Guide to Writing Mystery Novels

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Fifteen successful Midwestern authors have contributed essays on the basics of writing mystery novels to this book. Writing Murder shares their insights on fiction elements: setting, characters, point of view, dialogue, plot, and research. In addition, they offer insight on the genre, how to build suspense, point of view, the circle of openings/endings, and marketing your manuscript.

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Released August 1, 2012
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S.M. Harding writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. S.M. Harding lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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