My Mystery Novel
@indiandevil (2410)
Canada
March 14, 2020 3:00pm CST
So, I'm writing a mystery novel, and I'm hoping to get it published. However, this is my first attempt at the genre, so I don't know if I'm doing it right. Or if the novel is any good in regards to suspense and mystery. Something that really pops to the reader.
What kinds of things do you like seeing in a Mystery?
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
15 Mar 20
That's a great idea, and thank you very much. I certainly hope I can get it published, always wanted to do that.
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
18 Mar 20
@HazySue I have a habit of doing that. Even with this novel. It originally started out in the 1800s but I felt that it didn't work so i changed it to modern times.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
18 Mar 20
@indiandevil I know how you feel. Just do your best and don't overthink it. My biggest problem is going back time after time to change something. It can be changed so much that it now longer makes sense.
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
15 Mar 20
I think twists are always popular as long as they don't go to absurd levels.
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
15 Mar 20
I'm planning some big twists for this one, as I am hoping it can lead to a series.
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
16 Mar 20
@snowy22315 Thank you for the tip. I'm sure that my planned twists will be believable. I have also been dropping hints, as in character behaviors and odd things they say that will later be explained by the twist therefore making the twist more believable.
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
16 Mar 20
@indiandevil I think that is good. Just don't make the twists too unbelievable. I have read some with twists that just have me saying oh brother!
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@MarshaMusselman (38657)
• Midland, Michigan
18 Mar 20
With your cat story I figured writing stories came easy for you.
How are you thinking to publish it? Self publishing it will you try mainstream first?
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
18 Mar 20
I've been thinking of trying mainstream. I guess we'll see how it goes.
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@MarshaMusselman (38657)
• Midland, Michigan
18 Mar 20
@indiandevil you should try that first.
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
15 Mar 20
I'm a big fan of mystery novels so I'm sure I would love to read it
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@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
15 Mar 20
I'll let you know if I get it out there for others to read.
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@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
18 Mar 20
@indiandevil that would be good
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@Michellekidwell (29260)
• Sonora, California
14 Mar 20
Surprises, Intrigue, Strong Characters, Strong Hook
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@Michellekidwell (29260)
• Sonora, California
15 Mar 20
@indiandevil Awesome, I’m looking forward to reading more about it, love a good Mystery Novel...
@indiandevil (2410)
• Canada
15 Mar 20
@Michellekidwell I'm sure that I'll give updates on here. I might even need a few beta readers for those who might be interested. It's a long way from that though. I've only just started the first draft.
