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Write Your Cozy Mystery: A Practical How-To Guide

AUTHOR Ward, Rachel
PUBLISHER Cozy Books (10/31/2024)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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Do You Want to Write a Cozy Mystery But Don't Know Where To Start?


    Are you new to writing and daunted by the thought of tackling a full-length novel? Have you started writing a novel but find yourself stuck in the middle?Or are you considering writing in a new genre?


There has never been a better time to write a cozy mystery, and this book will guide you through the process from ideas to first draft and beyond.

Rachel Ward is an award-winning author of thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her cozy series, The Supermarket Mysteries, set in a small English market town, has hit the UK top ten Cozy Mystery chart on Amazon UK. With fifteen years' experience covering a range of genres and publishers, Rachel offers easy-to-read and practical advice.

Write Your Cozy Mystery examines the essential elements of cozy mysteries and takes you through the process of writing a novel step by step including:

    Generating ideasCreating characters your readers will lovePlottingSettingBringing the warmthWhat to do when you get stuckWhat to do next when you've completed a first draft

This practical book offers the tips, exercises and encouragement you'll need to get started and keep going.

Rachel Ward says, 'If you love cozy mysteries as much as I do, then I can help you write YOUR cozy mystery.'


Praise for Write Your Cozy Mystery from the UK's top cozy mystery writers:

'A must-have for every wannabe cozy mystery writer' - Orlando Murrin, author, Knife Skills for Beginners.


'This is a great primer for anyone who wants to get into cozy crime. Rachel knows her stuff and writes with clarity and warmth. She ably marshals a wide range of sources, as well as including lots of useful exercises. Recommended!' - SJ Bennett, author, Her Majesty Investigates series.


'Write Your Cozy Mystery is packed with nuggets of wisdom, encouragement and humour. It's a great read for anyone interested in understanding or working in the sub-genre.' - Derek Farrell, author, Danny Bird Mysteries.

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ISBN-13: 9781068507700
ISBN-10: 1068507705
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 166
Carton Quantity: 44
Product Dimensions: 5.06 x 0.38 x 7.81 inches
Weight: 0.37 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Do You Want to Write a Cozy Mystery But Don't Know Where To Start?


    Are you new to writing and daunted by the thought of tackling a full-length novel? Have you started writing a novel but find yourself stuck in the middle?Or are you considering writing in a new genre?


There has never been a better time to write a cozy mystery, and this book will guide you through the process from ideas to first draft and beyond.

Rachel Ward is an award-winning author of thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her cozy series, The Supermarket Mysteries, set in a small English market town, has hit the UK top ten Cozy Mystery chart on Amazon UK. With fifteen years' experience covering a range of genres and publishers, Rachel offers easy-to-read and practical advice.

Write Your Cozy Mystery examines the essential elements of cozy mysteries and takes you through the process of writing a novel step by step including:

    Generating ideasCreating characters your readers will lovePlottingSettingBringing the warmthWhat to do when you get stuckWhat to do next when you've completed a first draft

This practical book offers the tips, exercises and encouragement you'll need to get started and keep going.

Rachel Ward says, 'If you love cozy mysteries as much as I do, then I can help you write YOUR cozy mystery.'


Praise for Write Your Cozy Mystery from the UK's top cozy mystery writers:

'A must-have for every wannabe cozy mystery writer' - Orlando Murrin, author, Knife Skills for Beginners.


'This is a great primer for anyone who wants to get into cozy crime. Rachel knows her stuff and writes with clarity and warmth. She ably marshals a wide range of sources, as well as including lots of useful exercises. Recommended!' - SJ Bennett, author, Her Majesty Investigates series.


'Write Your Cozy Mystery is packed with nuggets of wisdom, encouragement and humour. It's a great read for anyone interested in understanding or working in the sub-genre.' - Derek Farrell, author, Danny Bird Mysteries.

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Author: Ward, Rachel
Rachel Ward first won a writera (TM)s award at a regional arts festival, and her prize-winning short story turned into the opening chapter of Numbers, which is her debut novel. She is currently working on the sequel. Rachel lives in Bath, England, with her husband and their two children.
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