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Writing the Cozy Mystery - by Nancy J Cohen (Paperback)

Writing the Cozy Mystery - by  Nancy J Cohen (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Writing the Cozy Mystery is a precise writing tool that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues and sustain your series. You'll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write a winning whodunit.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>How to Write a Winning Whodunit</strong></p><p>Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don't have a clue where to start? Or are you in the middle of a story and stuck on the plot? Perhaps you're already writing a series, and you need tips on keeping your material fresh. <em>Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition</em> is a concise reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues and solve the crime.</p><p>This award-winning <strong>Second Edition</strong> contains more examples; additional writing exercises; expanded sections; and <strong>seven new chapters</strong> including The Muddle in the Middle, Romance and Murder, Special Considerations for Cozy Writers, Keeping a Series Fresh, Writing the Smart Synopsis, Mystery Movies, and Marketing Tips. You'll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and maintain a long-running series. Recommended for cozy writers, mystery fans, and fiction writing classes.</p><p>Gold Award Winner in the Royal Palm Literary Awards<br /> Gold Medal Winner in the President's Book Awards<br /> First Place Winner in <em>TopShelf Magazine</em> Book Awards<br /> Agatha Awards Finalist<br /> Finalist in the IAN Book of the Year Awards<br /> Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore Bestseller List</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"If you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. This book was an invaluable tool when I wrote my first cozy. Highly recommended." Catherine Bruns, USA Today Best Selling Author</p><p>"A useful guide and ready reference, this book offers a good set of tools to demystify the making of a mystery." <em>Readers' Favorite</em></p><p>"This book is well organized and cuts right to the chase. Throughout are exercises to help you create the cast of characters and make decisions about the clues and setting." <em>Write on Purpose</em></p><p><em>"Writing the Cozy Mystery</em> is one of the most helpful books on writing I have ever read. This will be one reference book that will keep you coming back again and again. If you are a new author looking to try your hand at writing a cozy, or if you've already written a cozy and need help to polish it up, <em>Writing the Cozy Mystery</em> is a must."<strong> </strong><em>Crazy Cozy Stories</em></p><br>

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