A Mystery Writers of America Edgar Award Finalist for Best Critical/Biographical WorkDiscover the secrets to crafting an unforgettable mystery! To piece together the puzzle of your mystery novel, you need patience, resilience, a solid understanding of the craft, and a clear blueprint for combining the plot, characters, setting, and more. And while patience and resilience must come from you, the essentials of craft and the plan to execute them are right at your fingertips withWriting and Selling Your Mystery Novel. This completely revised and updated edition features solid strategies for drafting, revising, and selling an intriguing novel that grips your readers and refuses to let them go. New York Timesbest-selling author Hallie Ephron shows you how to:• Create a compelling sleuth and a worthy villain• Construct a plot rich in twists, red herrings, and misdirection• Bring the story to a satisfying conclusion• Sharpen characters and optimize pace during revision• Seek publication through both traditional and indie pathsFilled with helpful worksheets and exercises for every step of the process, Writing and Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised and Expandedreveals the keys to writing a memorable story that will have fans of mystery, suspense, and crime clamoring for more. | Writing And Selling Your Mystery Novel Revised And Expanded Edition by Hallie Ephron, Paperback | Indigo Chapters