How Great Mystery Plots Actually Work

Categories: Advice | Fiction | Plot

Roger Johns moderates a practical conversation with Lynn Chandler Willis, Maggie Toussaint, Martha Reed, and Sharon Marchisello on how mystery plots really come together. They tackle pacing problems, clue placement, red herrings, and how to deliver a reveal that feels both surprising and fair to the reader.

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