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Lies Writers are Tired of Hearing

12/18/2019

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Lies Writers are Tired of Hearing, The Penned Sleuth, Matthew Dewey, From the poor advice of the inexperienced to the recommended videos, there are many lies forced upon writers. The fact is, we have all been recommended those make-six-digits-a-year videos and articles. We are tired of falling for those traps. If you have just started writing, here is the difference between clickbait and information.  Let’s begin!
From the poor advice of the inexperienced to the recommended videos, there are many lies forced upon writers. The fact is, we have all been recommended those make-six-digits-a-year videos and articles. We are tired of falling for those traps. If you have just started writing, here is the difference between clickbait and information.

Let’s begin!

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On Writing a Great Mystery Novel

12/4/2019

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On Writing a Great Mystery Novel, The Penned Sleuth, Matthew Dewey, The mystery genre has always been an interesting topic. Many of my students believe it to be a difficult genre, as you need to lay down a series of clues without arousing the reader’s suspicion. Yes, it is better if the reader doesn’t expect what happens next, but that isn’t what will make your mystery great.  Allow me to explain in this handy checklist for writing a mystery!
The mystery genre has always been an interesting topic. Many of my students believe it to be a difficult genre, as you need to lay down a series of clues without arousing the reader’s suspicion. Yes, it is better if the reader doesn’t expect what happens next, but that isn’t what will make your mystery great.

Allow me to explain in this handy checklist for writing a mystery!

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