Plotting Your First Mystery: A practical guide to plotting your first mystery and all its twists and turns

Plotting Your First Mystery

Your idea for a mystery is burning hot

There is a formula to writing a mystery or a whodunit. It may not be apparent, but there are rules that determine how satisfying your finished story will be to readers. You can learn it and put it into action. You'll learn the elements of plot, structure, and the techniques for telling a story in this concise guide. Here's how to keep your story speeding along to an exciting climax and resolution.

Are You A Plot Outliner Or A Seat-Of-Pantser?

• Techniques of Outlining
• Techniques for Writing by the Seat-of-Your-Pants

˃˃˃ The Elements of A Plot

Classic Plot and Subplot Structures

˃˃˃ Story Arcs

Point of View (POV)

˃˃˃ Digging Your Way Out Of A Plot Hole

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