How Mysteries Are Crafted From the Inside Out

Mystery & Crime • Writing Craft
2017
Featuring Richard Helms

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Maryglenn McCombs and Richard Helms explore the creative process behind strong mystery writing. They discuss how character, setting, and craft choices work together to build suspense and guide readers through a story that keeps them guessing to the very end.

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