Beinhart, Larry

How to Write a Mystery

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ISBN 13:: 9780345397584
author:: Beinhart, Larry
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Ballantine Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1996
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 140mm X 13mm
Genre:: Language Arts / Linguistics / Literacy
Condition:: New
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Writing a mystery requires more than just a detective and a dead body. With guidance from Larry Beinhart, author of You Get What You Pay For, Foreign Exchange, and American Hero, you'll learn the secrets to crafting a compelling plot, creating believable characters, and scripting suspenseful scenes.

This practical guide draws on advice from renowned mystery writers, including Raymond Chandler, Mickey Spillane, Scott Turow, and Thomas Harris. Beinhart shares his own expertise, covering topics such as character development, plotting, and the art of writing a sex scene. Whether you're new to mystery writing or looking to improve your craft, this book provides valuable insights and practical advice.

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