Write your own mystery story
By: Tish Farrell
Publisher: Compass Point; Roundhouse [distributor]
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Minneapolis, Minn; Northam
Language: eng
Number of pages: 64
ISBN-13: 9780756518165
Subjects: Authorship; Detective and mystery stories; Juvenile literature; Mystery fiction
Notes: Originally published: as Write your own mystery stories. Tunbridge Wells: Ticktock Media, 2006.

Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: How to use this book; title: Getting started: Begin the mystery; title: Get the writing habit; title: Know the parts; title: Find your voice; title: Work undercover; title: Build a case; title: Get your facts straight; title: Setting the scene: Paint the picture; title: Characters: Discover your hero; title: Create your villain; title: Develop a supporting cast; title: Viewpoint: Choose a point of view; title: Synopses and Plots: Tell your story's story; title: Bait the hook; title: Build the suspense; title: End with a bang; title: Winning words: Make your words work; title: Scintillating speech: Use dramatic dialogue; title: Hints and tips: Beat writer's block; title: Learn the tricks of the trade; title: Next step: Take the next stop; title: Learn from the authors; title: Prepare your work; title: Reach your audience; title: Find out more; title: Glossary; title: Further information; title: Index.