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Mystery: September 09, 2009 Issue [#3259]

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3. Letter from the Editor
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What is a mystery? It's like a puzzle. A reader has to discover the secret or riddle in order to solve it and find out who the criminal or enemy is. Clues are imperative, but should be puzzling. Make a reader have to think by using a strong plot that paints a picture in the reader's mind, yet leaves them guessing.*Smile*


*Star* What is your idea of a good mystery? Is it a cozy mystery with less action, a hard-boiled detective mystery, an amateur detective mystery, or one not mentioned here?


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*Star* This weeks newsletter centers on what a writer should keep in mind when penning a good mystery. First of all, the characters and plot should be developed in a way that will instantly pull a reader into the tale. After that, the writer should begin to piece a puzzle together in bits and pieces, bit not too slowly or swiftly or a readers interest will be lost. The events and surroundings should be written in detail, especially if either are part of the puzzle.

If you are writing a mystery combination, keep in mind that the characters and plot should remain a puzzle even if the tale is a mystery/comedy. Never make the combination center on the comedy of character, setting, and so forth, or otherwise if the story is another type of mystery combination. *Star*

**If you have a good mystery you would like read, post it here or email me. I just love a good mystery! *Delight* **




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