{"id":34164,"date":"2024-12-05T13:47:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:47:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/writing-the-cozy-mystery-expanded-second-edition\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:47:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:47:08","slug":"writing-the-cozy-mystery-expanded-second-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentsclub.org\/homepage\/writing-the-cozy-mystery-expanded-second-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\nPrice: <span style=\"color:#b12704\"><del>$12.99<\/del> - $9.99<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Dec 05, 2024 13:47:08 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/0998531731?tag=musadiqhus0f2-20\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/valvepress.s3.amazonaws.com\/imgs\/buy_now.png\"><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n  Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.<\/p>\n<p>Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don\u2019t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you\u2019re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a handy reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues, and solve the crime.<\/p>\n<p>This award-winning second edition contains examples from the author\u2019s Bad Hair Day Mysteries along with writing exercises, marketing tips, advice on how to maintain your series, and special considerations for cozy authors. You\u2019ll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and to refresh a long-running series. Recommended for cozy writers, mystery fans, and creative writing classes.<\/p>\n<p>Gold Award Winner in the FWA Royal Palm Literary Awards<br \/>Gold Medal Winner in the FAPA President&#8217;s Book Awards<br \/>First Place Winner in TopShelf Magazine Book Awards<br \/>Agatha Awards Finalist<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you want to write a cozy mystery\u2014or really, any kind of mystery\u2014this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume.\u201d Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. Highly recommended.\u201d Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies &amp; Chance Mysteries<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start\u2014and finish!\u2014a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story.\u201d Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries    <\/p>\n<p> Publisher                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 Orange Grove Press (November 12, 2018) <br \/> Language                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 English <br \/> Paperback                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 128 pages <br \/> ISBN-10                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 0998531731 <br \/> ISBN-13                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 978-0998531731 <br \/> Item Weight                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 5.6 ounces <br \/> Dimensions                                    \u200f                                        :                                    \u200e                                 5.5 x 0.29 x 8.5 inches <\/p>\n<div id=\"product-summary\" data-hook=\"cr-insights-widget-summary\" class=\"a-section a-spacing-none\">\n<div class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-\">\n<h3 data-hook=\"cr-insights-heading-label\" class=\"a-size-base-plus a-color-base a-text-bold\">Customers say<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"a-spacing-small\"><span>Customers find the book has helpful information, interesting ideas, and exercises. 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