{"product_id":"9781582977003","title":"Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolve the MYSTERY of how to write and sell a KILLER story!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of interactive exercises, mystery author and crime fiction critic \u003cb\u003eHallie Ephron\u003c\/b\u003e gives you the momentum you need to turn a kernel of an idea into an intriguing mystery novel. You'll learn to capitalize on your writing strengths and shore up your weaknesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide covers every aspect of mystery writing, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eplanning, twisting the plot, and constructing a credible surprise ending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edeceiving and revealing with red herrings and clues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting investigation, spine-tingling suspense, and dramatic action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erevising - from sharpening characters, to optimizing pace, to smithing words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eengaging the reader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time you finish reading part one of this book, you will have a blueprint for your entire story. Parts two and there take your blueprint from idea to well-polished novel. Part four is an insider's guide to getting it into an agent's or publisher's hands.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147158143216,"sku":"9781582977003","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781582977003_p0.jpg?v=1763798330","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781582977003","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}