{"product_id":"now-write-mysteries-suspense-crime-thriller-and-other-mystery-fiction-exercises-from-todays-best-writers-and-teachers-9781585429035","title":"Now Write! Mysteries: Suspense, Crime, Thriller, and Other Mystery Fiction Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe essential handbook for writers of whodunits, techno- thrillers, cozies, and everything in between-featuring never-before- published personal writing exercises from some of today's bestselling and award-winning mystery writers. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNow Write  Mysteries\u003c\/b\u003e, the fourth volume in the acclaimed \u003cb\u003eNow Write  \u003c\/b\u003ewriting guide series, brings together numerous bestselling authors-including winners of and nominees for the Edgar, Hugo, and Shamus awards, -for the definitive guide to writing mysteries, thrillers, and suspense stories. Now Write  Mysteries teaches you everything you've ever wanted to know about crafting a page-turning mystery-from creating a believable detective hero (or terrifying villain), to using real-life cutting-edge investigative techniques to bring your story to life-with practical exercises taken directly from the pros: \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscover the best techniques for seamlessly integrating action into your story with \u003cb\u003eJohn Lutz\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of \u003cb\u003eUrge to Kill, Night Kills, \u003c\/b\u003eand\u003cb\u003e Serial\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to fine-tune your sense of place and setting with \u003cb\u003eLouise Penny\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling author of the Armand Gamache mysteries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake advice from \u003cb\u003eLorenzo Carcaterra\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003cb\u003eSleepers \u003c\/b\u003eand writer\/producer for \u003cb\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order\u003c\/b\u003e, on how to compose a scene that lives up to your character's backstory.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet \u003cb\u003eMarcia Talley\u003c\/b\u003e, Agatha- and Anthony-winning author of the Hannah Ives mysteries, show you how to build a memorable, engaging detective. (Hint: It's not about making him flawless.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eOthers included are: \u003cb\u003eSimon Brett, Hallie Ephron, Meg Gardiner, Peter James, Christopher G. Moore, Michael Sears\u003c\/b\u003e, and many others. No other mystery-writing guide offers the road tested wisdom of so many award-winners and bestselling authors in one place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSherry Ellis\u003c\/b\u003e is the editor of \u003ci\u003eNOW WRITE! Fiction Writing Exercises from Today's Best Writers and Teachers\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNOW WRITE! NONFICTION\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a personal writing coach. Her author interviews have appeared in the \u003ci\u003eKenyon Review\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Writer's Chronicle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGlimmer Train\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAGNI\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as other literary and arts magazines. She lives in Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51180934070546,"sku":"9781585429035","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_63c40f11-7d86-4f10-a887-4f7dcfe8e8e8.jpg?v=1744386835","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/now-write-mysteries-suspense-crime-thriller-and-other-mystery-fiction-exercises-from-todays-best-writers-and-teachers-9781585429035","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}