You Can Write a Mystery

Have you ever thought about writing a mystery, but didn't know where to begin? In , Gillian Roberts guides you from developing your idea (or creating one) to completing your mystery. With exercises, examples and practical suggestions for handling each of "The Seven Cs" of novels-characters, conflict, causality, complications, change, crisis and closure-as well as for researching, editing and submitting your work, covers the journey from the tickle of an idea to traditional or independent publication.