They Wrote the Book: Thirteen Women Mystery Writers Tell All

They Wrote the Book: Thirteen Women Mystery Writers Tell All

They Wrote the Book: Thirteen Women Mystery Writers Tell All
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Editor: Helen Windrath
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2000-06
ISBN: 1883523354
Number of pages: 134
Publisher: Spinsters Ink Books

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Book Review: Tremendously Engrossing and Warm Collection
Summary: 4 Stars

A tremendously engrossing and warm collection, THEY WROTE THE BOOK, contains essays by thirteen talented mystery authors on the craft of writing novels. "Beginning at the Beginning," Penny Sumner starts things off with advice about planning a novel and its opening. Marcia Muller, a pioneer in the field of writing women sleuths, talks about developing a series character while Ellen Hart covers sidekicks and supporting characters. Essays on writing villains, atmosphere/suspense, place, setting, character creation and development, research, plotting, style, pacing, and ending the mystery fill out the book.

One of my favorite essays is Joan M. Drury's "The Wrong Way: My Approach to Plot, Process, and Endings" in which she describes the organic methods she employs to create her stories. Instead of adhering to a strict outline and knowing in advance exactly where her plot is going, she lets it take her whither it will. This is a particularly useful essay for a new writer because most first-time authors are, indeed, making it up as they go.

The voices of each author are clear, sincere, and helpful. Reading this book was like getting an audience with a panel of experts who had already walked the path I am treading. Whether you are a new writer or an experienced author, this collection will be useful and entertaining. Highly recommended.

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