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Writing the Cozy Mystery is an award-winning guide for writers 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 are you in the middle of a story and stuck on the plot? Perhaps you're already writing a series, and you need tips on keeping your material fresh. Writing the Cozy Mystery is a concise reference guide that will help you develop your characters, establish the setting, plot the story, add suspense, plant clues, and solve the crime. In addition, this award-winning second edition contains examples from the author's Bad Hair Day Mysteries, writing exercises, marketing tips, advice on how to keep your series fresh, 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 maintain 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 IAN Book of the Year Awards Finalist ""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 ""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

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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. This book was an invaluable tool when I wrote my first cozy. Highly recommended. Catherine Bruns, USA Today Best Selling Author A useful guide and ready reference, this book offers a good set of tools to demystify the making of a mystery. Readers' Favorite This book is well organized and cuts right to the chase. Throughout are exercises to help you create the cast of characters and make decisions about the clues and setting. Write on Purpose Writing the Cozy Mystery is one of the most helpful books on writing I have ever read. This will be one reference book that will keep you coming back again and again. If you are a new author looking to try your hand at writing a cozy, or if you've already written a cozy and need help to polish it up, Writing the Cozy Mystery is a must. Crazy Cozy Stories

""Highly recommended for all levels of writers... From plot development, revisions, and approaches to characters and crime; to publishing and marketing tips, Writing the Cozy Mystery covers all aspects of production."" Midwest Book Review ""Ms. Cohen lays the groundwork for any aspiring writer to create their own cozy mystery. Writing the Cozy Mystery is the perfect resource."" Lisa K's Book Review ""Complete with chapters on writing a synopsis and information on pitching your novel to agents and publishers, this book is an excellent resource for the mystery writer."" Readers' Favorite ""If you have ever thought about writing a cozy mystery, you need to read this book. Everything you need to know about the genre is in these pages. Nancy J. Cohen has a true knack for providing aspiring authors with the tools they need to accomplish their goal of writing their own cozy mystery books in an easy to understand method."" Socrates Book Reviews ""The author continues to maintain her status as the queen of the cozy mystery, a genre that she not only exemplifies in her own fiction but also defines and gives advice about in Writing the Cozy Mystery."" Florida Weekly

A useful guide and ready reference, this book offers a good set of tools to demystify the making of a mystery. Readers' Favorite This book is well organized and cuts right to the chase. Throughout are exercises to help you create the cast of characters and make decisions about the clues and setting. Write on Purpose Writing the Cozy Mystery is one of the most helpful books on writing I have ever read. This will be one reference book that will keep you coming back again and again. If you are a new author looking to try your hand at writing a cozy, or if you've already written a cozy and need help to polish it up, Writing the Cozy Mystery is a must. Crazy Cozy Stories

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Nancy J. Cohen writes the Bad Hair Day Mysteries featuring South Florida hairstylist Marla Vail. Titles in this series have been named Best Cozy Mystery by Suspense Magazine, won the Readers' Favorite Book Awards and the RONE Award, placed first in the Chanticleer International Book Awards and third in the Arizona Literary Awards. Her nonfiction titles, Writing the Cozy Mystery and A Bad Hair Day Cookbook, have won the FAPA President's Book Award, the Royal Palm Literary Award, and IAN Book of the Year. Nancy's imaginative romances have proven popular with fans as well. These books have won the HOLT Medallion and Best Book in Romantic SciFi/Fantasy at The Romance Reviews. Active in the writing community, Nancy is a past president of Florida Romance Writers and Florida Chapter of Mystery Writers of America. When not busy writing, she enjoys reading, fine dining, cruising, and visiting Disney World. Visit her at NancyJCohen.com

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