Writing the Cozy Mystery: Expanded Second Edition
About this audiobook
Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise writing guide that describes step-by-step how to write a winning whodunit.
Do you want to write a cozy mystery but don’t have a clue where to start? Or perhaps you’re already writing a series, and you need tips on how to keep your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a handy reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues, and solve the crime.
This award-winning second edition contains examples from the author’s Bad Hair Day Mysteries along with writing exercises, marketing tips, advice on how to maintain your series, and special considerations for cozy authors. You’ll find everything you need to know in an easy-to-read, clear manner to write your own mystery and to refresh a long-running series. Recommended for cozy writers, mystery fans, and creative writing classes.
Gold Award Winner in the FWA Royal Palm Literary Awards
Gold Medal Winner in the FAPA President's Book Awards
First Place Winner in TopShelf Magazine Book Awards
Agatha Awards Finalist
“If you are thinking about writing a cozy mystery, read this book first! Nancy lays out all the necessary steps in an interesting and informative way that is easy to follow. Highly recommended.” Catherine Bruns, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Cookies & Chance Mysteries
“Nancy J. Cohen offers clear examples, practical writing exercises, and friendly advice designed to help the beginning cozy author start—and finish!—a saleable book. Even seasoned cozy writers can find helpful hints for building better characters and story.” Diane A.S. Stuckart, NY Times Bestselling Author of the Tarot Cats Mysteries
“If you want to write a cozy mystery—or really, any kind of mystery—this is the book for you! Everything you need to know in one handy volume.” Victoria Thompson, Bestselling Author of the Gaslight Mystery Series
About the author
Nancy J. Cohen is a multi-published author who has written over thirty books, including the Bad Hair Day mystery series and the Keri Armstrong cozy mysteries. Her novels have won numerous awards along with her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Mystery Writers of America Florida Chapter and Florida Romance Writers. She’s a frequent speaker at conferences, libraries, writing workshops and community events. When not busy writing, Nancy enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World.
