Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? This is virtually a miniature course in creative writing of the mystery story. Originally published in 1913, this was the first full-length book in English about mystery and detective fiction. Still valuable as an instruction manual after almost a century, its historical interest is as immense. Well's wisdom and critical acumen brought to this volume has enabled millions of mystery writers world-wide to discover and dissect what makes a successful mystery story. Carolyn Wells wrote a total of more than 170 books. Among the most famous of her mystery novels were the Fleming Stone Detective Stories This edition was created by popular request to enable any beginning or established author to improve their skills by studying quality editions of classic bestselling fiction. Join the Writers Club at Midwest Journal Press.
- ISBN10 1304325202
- ISBN13 9781304325204
- Publish Date 13 August 2013
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook (OEB)
- Language English