Write Your Own Mystery Story

Author : Ted Staunton
Publisher : Scholastic Canada
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-31
Category : Bank robberies
ISBN : 9781443157179

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Bounced by Ted Staunton Pdf

A detective story with as many laughs as there are twists and turns, from award-winning author Ted Staunton! In the beginning, it was simple: I wanted to be a detective, and I needed something to detect . . . Thirteen-year-old Duncan lives with his unconventional bohemian aunt. She's determined to give him an expensive private education, even though Duncan isn't particularly interested in school. He wants to be a detective like the ones in the World's Best 100 Detective Stories, which he reads when he should be studying. Fortunately for Duncan (and readers!), he gets something to detect in the first chapter of this funny crime mystery. Full of twists and turns and laugh-out-loud adventure, this highly entertaining story will have readers wondering if they've solved the mystery (and most likely they haven't) until the last page turn. Ted Staunton ratchets up the fun in this fast-paced romp, loosely based on a true story from Texas in the early 2000s.

Author : Robin Stevens
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481422208

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First Class Murder by Robin Stevens Pdf

A murdered heiress, a missing necklace, and a train full of shifty, unusual, and suspicious characters leaves Daisy and Hazel with a new mystery to solve in this third novel of the Wells & Wong Mystery series. Hazel Wong and Daisy Wells are taking a vacation across Europe on world-famous passenger train, the Orient Express—and it’s clear that each of their fellow first-class travelers has something to hide. Even more intriguing: There’s rumor of a spy in their midst. Then, during dinner, a bloodcurdling scream comes from inside one of the cabins. When the door is broken down, a passenger is found murdered—her stunning ruby necklace gone. But the killer has vanished, as if into thin air. The Wells & Wong Detective Society is ready to crack the case—but this time, they’ve got competition.

Author : Mystery Writers of America
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982149444

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How to Write a Mystery by Mystery Writers of America Pdf

From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and writers will turn to again and again” (Booklist, starred review). Mystery Writers of America (MWA) is known for providing unparalleled resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, helping writers of all levels improve their skills for nearly a century. Now, this handbook helps authors navigate the ever-shifting publishing landscape—from pacing, plotting, the business side of publishing, to the current demand for diversity and inclusivity across all genres, and more. Featuring essays by a new generation of bestselling experts on various elements of the craft and shorter pieces of crowd-sourced wisdom from the MWA membership as a whole, the topics covered can be categorized as follows: —Before Writing (rules; genres; setting; character; research; etc.) —While Writing (outlining; the plot; dialogue; mood; etc.) —After Writing (agents; editors; self-pub; etc.) —Other than Novels (short stories; true crime; etc.) —Other Considerations (diverse characters; legal questions; criticism) Also included is a collection of essays from MWA published authors—including Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris—selected by bestselling authors Lee Child and Laurie King and arranged thematically answering, “What piece of writing advice do you wish you’d had at the beginning of your career?” “Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write, revise, publish, and market a mystery” (Kirkus Reviews), this inclusive manual provides practical, current, easily digestible advice for new and established authors alike.

Author : Виктор Шкловский
Publisher : Dalkey Archive Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0916583643

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Theory of Prose by Виктор Шкловский Pdf

"Viktor Shklovsky's 1925 book Theory of Prose might have become the most important work of literary criticism in the twentieth century had not two obstacles barred its way: the crackdown by the Soviet dictatorship on Shklovsky and other Russian Formalists in the 1930s, and the unavailability of an English translation. Now translated in its entirety for the first time, Theory of Prose not only anticipates structuralism and post-structuralism, but poses questions about the nature of fiction that are as provocative today as they were in the 1920s. Arguing that writers structure their material according to artistic principles rather than from attempts to imitate "reality," Shklovsky uses Cervantes, Tolstoi, Sterne, Dickens, Bely, and Rozanov to give us a new way of thinking about fiction and, in his most impassioned moments, about the world. Benjamin Sher's lucid translation will allow Shklovsky's Theory of Prose to fulfill its destiny as a major theoretical work of the twentieth century." from back cover.

Author : Pie Corbett
Publisher : Anova Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Detective and mystery stories
ISBN : 1844583252

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Write Your Own Mystery by Pie Corbett Pdf

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Author : Larry Beinhart
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780307776051

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How to Write a Mystery by Larry Beinhart Pdf

WHODUNIT? YOUDUNIT! So you want to write a mystery. There's more to it than just a detective, a dead body, and Colonel Mustard in the drawing room with the candlestick. Fortunately, Larry Beinhart--Edgar Award-winning author of You Get What You Pay For, Foreign Exchange, and American Hero--has taken a break from writing smart, suspenseful thrillers to act as your guide through all the twists and turns of creating the twists and turns of a good mystery. Drawing on advice and examples from a host of the best names in mystery writing--from Raymond Chandler and Mickey Spillane to Scott Turow and Thomas Harris--plus some of his own prime plots, Larry Beinhart introduces you to your most indispensable partners in crime: *Character, plot, and procedure * The secrets to creating heroes, heroines, and villains ("All writers draw upon themselves and their experience. While the whole of yourself might not be capable of being either a serial killer or an FBI agent, there are parts in each of us that are capable of almost anything.") * The fine art of scripting the sex scene *The low-down on violence ("A crime novel without violence is like smoking pot without inhaling, sex without orgasm, or a hug without a squeeze." ) *And much more! From the opening hook to the final denouement, Larry Beinhart takes the mystery out of being a mystery writer.

Author : Ava Eldred
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780241449448

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The Boyband Murder Mystery by Ava Eldred Pdf

'I have long believed that loving a boyband brings with it a wealth of transferable skills, but I'd never imagined solving a murder would be one of them...' Harri and her best friends worship Half Light - an internationally famous boyband. When frontman Frankie is arrested on suspicion of murdering his oldest friend Evan, Harri feels like her world's about to fall apart. But quickly she realises that she - and all the other Half Light superfans out there - know and understand much more about these boys than any detective ever could. Now she's rallying a fangirl army to prove Frankie's innocence - and to show the world that you should never underestimate a teenage girl with a passion...

Author : Farrell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1756518165

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Write Your Own by Farrell Pdf

Author : Tish Farrell
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756516412

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Write Your Own Mystery Story by Tish Farrell Pdf

Examines mystery writing, from how to get started to learning the tricks of the trade.

Author : Nadia L. Hohn
Publisher : Groundwood Books Ltd
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781773062655

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Malaika’s Surprise by Nadia L. Hohn Pdf

When Malaika finds out she is going to have a new baby brother or sister, she worries that her mother will forget about her. But a surprise arrives on Malaika’s birthday that gives her more reason to celebrate her family’s love. It’s summertime, and Malaika and Adèle are enjoying playing carnival in their bright costumes, dancing and laughing in the sunshine. But when Mummy announces that they will soon have a new baby brother or sister, Malaika is unsure how to feel about another change in her family. Will Mummy forget about me? Back at school, Malaika is excited to see her teacher and classmates, and makes friends with a new girl who has recently arrived from a faraway country, just like Malaika. Then on her birthday, a surprise arrives to remind Malaika of the importance of family, and the story ends with a celebration of her family’s love. Malaika’s Surprise is filled with the same warmth and charm as the first two books in the series, with Nadia L. Hohn’s enchanting prose, written in a blend of standard English and Caribbean patois, and Irene Luxbacher’s colorful collage illustrations. Key Text Features glossary key text features Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.4 Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Author : James N. Frey
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2007-04-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781429974134

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How to Write a Damn Good Mystery by James N. Frey Pdf

Edgar award nominee James N. Frey, author of the internationally best-selling books on the craft of writing, How to Write a Damn Good Novel, How to Write a Damn Good Novel II: Advanced Techniques, and The Key: How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of Myth, has now written what is certain to become the standard "how to" book for mystery writing, How to Write a Damn Good Mystery. Frey urges writers to aim high-not to try to write a good-enough-to-get-published mystery, but a damn good mystery. A damn good mystery is first a dramatic novel, Frey insists-a dramatic novel with living, breathing characters-and he shows his readers how to create a living, breathing, believable character who will be clever and resourceful, willful and resolute, and will be what Frey calls "the author of the plot behind the plot." Frey then shows, in his well-known, entertaining, and accessible (and often humorous) style , how the characters-the entire ensemble, including the murderer, the detective, the authorities, the victims, the suspects, the witnesses and the bystanders-create a complete and coherent world. Exploring both the on-stage action and the behind-the-scenes intrigue, Frey shows prospective writers how to build a fleshed-out, believable, and logical world. He shows them exactly which parts of that world show up in the pages of a damn good mystery-and which parts are held back just long enough to keep the reader guessing. This is an indispensable step-by-step guide for anyone who's ever dreamed of writing a damn good mystery.

Author : Louie Stowell,Megan Cullis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1474916163

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Write Your Own Mystery and Ghost Stories by Louie Stowell,Megan Cullis Pdf

A write-in book which will allow children to pen their very own spooky stories. With lots of hints and tips on how to create characters, plan plots, write dialogue and create heart-stopping scenes of mystery and suspense, this book will start budding writers off with simple exercises, and build them up until they are racing through their own short stories. A fantastic, interactive way to encourage children to develop their ideas and language abilities in order to create stories. Following on from the hugely successful Write Your own Story Book, Write and Draw your own Comics, Write your own Adventure Stories and the Usborne Creative Writing Book.

Author : Bill Johnson
Publisher : Blue Heron Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0936085614

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A Story is a Promise by Bill Johnson Pdf

"A Story Is a Promise offers a new model for understanding one of the most difficult of all arts: writing dramatic, engaging stories." "Written in a style reminiscent of a workshop, A Story Is a Promise guides the writer toward a keen understanding of the principle underlying all well-told stories, that a story is both a promise made and a promise kept. Step by step, this book teaches writers how to set out a story's promise in an active voice, which is the voice of the true storyteller."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0756516382

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Write Your Own Adventure Story by Anonim Pdf

Guide to writing adventure stories with tips on creating believable characters and plots, using dialogue, and overcoming writer's block.

Author : Brad Chisholm,Claire Kim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1684338859

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K-Town Confidential by Brad Chisholm,Claire Kim Pdf

Young lawyer Holly Park is hired to defend teenager Naomi Linser - charged with murder in the stabbing death of the local Councilman. The crime takes place in a gritty Koreatown 'room salon' with Naomi holding the murder weapon.