Mystery Writers of America is the premier organization for mystery
and crime writers, professionals allied to the crime-writing field,
aspiring crime writers, and folks who just love to read crime
fiction.
Lee Child, previously a television director, union organizer,
theater technician, and law student, was fired and on the dole when
he hatched a harebrained scheme to write a bestselling novel, thus
saving his family from ruin. Killing Floor went on to win worldwide
acclaim. The Midnight Line, is his twenty-second Reacher novel. The
hero of his series, Jack Reacher, besides being fictional, is a
kindhearted soul who allows Lee lots of spare time for reading,
listening to music, and watching Yankees and Aston Villa games. Lee
was born in England but now lives in New York City and leaves the
island of Manhattan only when required to by forces beyond his
control. Visit Lee online at LeeChild.com for more information
about the novels, short stories, and the movies Jack Reacher and
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, starring Tom Cruise. Lee can also be
found on Facebook: LeeChildOfficial, Twitter: @LeeChildReacher, and
YouTube: LeeChildJackReacher.
"An embarrassment of riches . . . [How to Write a
Mystery] overflows with enough pithy wisdom and hard-boiled
humor to deserve its place on any mystery lover's shelf, even
if they never intend to write a thing. . . . A snappy, wise
and expansive guide which in explaining how to write a mystery ends
up illustrating much of what makes the genre so
engrossing." —Minneapolis Star Tribune
"A wonderful book, a seminar in genre writing conducted by some of
the genre’s most accomplished practitioners. . . . a writing
guide that readers and writers will turn to again and
again." —Booklist, starred review
"Everything you wanted to know about how to plan, draft, write,
revise, publish, and market a mystery, courtesy of the cheerleaders
from the Mystery Writers of America. . . . A chorus of
encouraging voices that mix do-this instruction with companionable
inspiration." —Kirkus Reviews
"Tempted to try your own hand at a tale of crime? How to Write
a Mystery gathers sound and often witty advice from nearly 70
contemporary practitioners." —Wall Street Journal
"One of the best and most inclusive manuals ever. . .
. How to Write a Mystery is a splendid
technical treatise for writers of any stage or level. . .
. Reading the book feels like taking a graduate-level
course. . . . an immensely worthwhile investment for the
storyteller in us all.” —BookTrib
"All this input from some of the most successful mystery writers
alive makes for an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries, police
procedurals, and thrillers. These experts offer practical, current,
and surprisingly easily digestible advice." —The Big
Thrill
"Budding authors looking for pro tips will find some useful
tidbits." —Publishers Weekly
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