The Elements Of Mystery Fiction: Writing A Modern Whodunit

The Story

The Elements of Mystery Fiction: Writing the Modern Whodunit has guided and inspired mystery writers -- veterans 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 can't 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.

A paperback edition from 1995 of The Elements Of Mystery Fiction: Writing A Modern Whodunit by William G. Tapply. It runs to 132 pages, in very good condition. We hold one copy, so once it is gone it is gone. Shelved under Mystery, Crime & Thrillers. Wrapped with care for collectors and shipped from Kuwait.