Some Basics to Remember When Writing Your Mystery

fiction groupie Today I’m going to be genre-specific and talk a little about writing mysteries. Mysteries aren’t only my favorite genre to read, they’re my favorite to write, too. Hope you’ll join me on Roni Griffin’s Fiction Groupie blog to learn more about writing mysteries.

Elizabeth Spann Craig

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Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque series (as Riley Adams) and the Southern Quilting mysteries for Penguin and writes the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink and independently. She also has a blog, which was named by Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers. There she posts on the writing craft, finding inspiration in everyday life, and fitting writing into a busy schedule.

7 Comments

  1. Helen GingerJuly 9, 2010

    You’re always fun to follow, Elizabeth.

  2. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 9, 2010

    You should enjoy writing what you like to read!

  3. Jonz TherouxJuly 9, 2010

    Thanks for the reminders of writing mysteries and the “rules” that are involved. It is always important to have a check list so we know we have all the ingredients to a wonderful recipe: a good mystery novel!

  4. N A SharpeJuly 10, 2010

    Sounds great! Off to check it out

    Nancy, from Realms of Thought…

  5. Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley AdamsJuly 10, 2010

    Thanks Helen!

    Alex–I totally agree!

    Jonz–Checklists really come in handy because it’s easy to forget elements to a story…there are so many different parts to remember!

    Thanks Nancy!

  6. Clarissa DraperJuly 10, 2010

    SOunds good. I’ll check it out.

    CD

  7. Rayna M. IyerJuly 10, 2010

    I am sure it is possible, but is it any fun writing a genre you don’t like to read. So happy for you that you are doing what you love doing.

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