{"product_id":"writing-the-cozy-mystery-expanded-second-edition-paperback","title":"Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNancy J. Cohen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriting the Cozy Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e is an award-winning guide for writers that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo 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. \u003cem\u003eWriting the Cozy Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, this award-winning second edition contains examples from the author's Bad Hair Day Mysteries, writing exercises, marketing tips, advice on how to keep your series fresh, and special considerations for cozy authors. 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 creative writing classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold Award Winner in the FWA Royal Palm Literary Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGold Medal Winner in the FAPA President's Book Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst Place Winner in \u003cem\u003eTopShelf Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e Book Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgatha Awards Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you want to write a cozy mystery-or really, any kind of mystery-this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume.\" Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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. Highly recommended.\" Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies \u0026amp; Chance Mysteries\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Nancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start-and finish!-a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story.\" Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.28 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 12, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47448348000434,"sku":"9780998531731","price":18.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/d8dd05e387b66532d0f0891cfd98c6ce.webp?v=1778753090","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/writing-the-cozy-mystery-expanded-second-edition-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}