Nuggets of Mystery: How Short Mysteries Deliver Big Impact

Categories: Fiction | Mystery | Short Stories

Barb Goffman, Janet Hutchings, John M. Floyd, Laura K. Curtis, Shelley Costa, and Terry Moran break down the craft of short mystery fiction. They discuss how to deliver tension, character, and surprise in a limited word count, and why small stories can leave a powerful impact.

To access this content, please sign up as a member.

Check out these other resources:

What Makes a Villain Feel Real

What Makes a Villain Feel Real

James L’Etoile, Jim Nesbitt, John Carenen, Les Edgerton, Randy Weir, and Venita Bonds explore what makes a villain feel real on the page. They discuss motivation, psychology, and the delicate balance between darkness and empathy that keeps readers invested in the...