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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 808.3 EAN: 9781590581155 Edition: 2 ISBN: 1590581156 Label: Poisoned Pen Press Manufacturer: Poisoned Pen Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 225 Publication Date: May 15, 2004 Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Studio: Poisoned Pen Press Editorial Review: Product Description: The Elements of Mystery Fiction: Writing the Modern Whonunit has guided and inspied mystery writersveterans as well as beginners-- for nearly a decade. Here William G. Tapply, with more than 20 popular mystery and suspense novels under his belt, isolates the crucial "elements" of the mystery novels that publishers want to publish and readers want to read--original plots, clever clues, sympathetic sleuths, memorable villains, multi-dimensional supporting characters, true-to-life settings, sharp narrative hooks, and, of course, smooth writing. In clear readable prose using examples from many of our best contemporary mystery novelists, Tapply shows how the writer can create the pieces and fit them together to make a story you cant put down. This new expanded edition of Elements contains original chapters by some of our best contemporary writers and most prominent personalities in the publishing world discussing writing and business issues that are vital to mystery writers in the 21st century. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Essential Reading for All Mystery Novelists and a Great Guide for ReviewersWilliam G. Tapply has great credentials for explaining about how to write mystery fiction: His series of Brady Coyne mysteries have been providing much reading pleasure to mystery fans for decades. He's also collaborated on novels with Linda Barlow and Philip R. Craig. The fishing happy aspect of Brady Coyne's fictional life reflects Mr. Tapply's personal love for and great knowledge of fishing (and he's also written widely on the subject in non-fiction form). When I'm reading a mystery, ... Read More Rating: - The best book on writing mysteries I've read yetOf all the books on writing mysteries - and there are many - this is one of the only written by a real master of the craft (with the exception, perhaps, of Patricia Highsmith's book). Tapply neither talks down to the reader nor does he go over the reader's head. This nuts-and-bolts book looks at the main issues involved in writing mysteries clearly and concisely. Covering the usual areas - character, plot, point of view, setting, etc. - Tapply gives an honest, frank appraisal of what works ... Read More |
