Publisher's Synopsis
So you want write the perfect COZY MYSTERY?
Crafting a killer cozy can be perilous. Fans of the genre expect authors to forego explicit gore and violence while at the same time creating a mind-boggling murder mystery with pulse-pounding tension and a twisty plot. But how is writer supposed to satisfy such disparate demands?
How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery tackles this exact problem by providing an actionable roadmap for starting (and finishing!) a manuscript that will leave readers dying for more. Packed with worksheets and questionnaires designed to streamline the writing process, this comprehensive step-by-step guide will teach you to create compelling characters, vivid settings, and clever storylines.
Whether you're a new writer or just new to the genre, you will walk away from How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery with a checklist for everything you'll need to start your first draft, including:
- The history behind the modern cozy and why they're so popular with today's audiences
- The 13 key reader expectations for the genre
- The 10 essential rules every cozy must follow to create a fair play puzzle
- The difference between cozies, thrillers, capers, detective stories, and police procedurals
- The difference between a premise and a hook-and how to kick-butt writing both
- The essential beats for the four-act plot structure
- How to effectively hide clues and create plot twists
And as a special bonus, How to Craft a Killer Cozy Mystery contains an extensive *glossary of literary terms* and modern as well as classic examples of commonly used mystery solutions and misdirects. Grab your copy today.
MASTER THE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE GENRE, AND CRAFT THAT KILLER COZY!
