Constructing a good mystery is a lot of work - not just laying out the actual clues that will be followed, by also trying to create misinterpretations for them, so that the solution doesn't seem so obvious at the end. I view it as a form of mental gymnastics.
Whenever I write a true mystery--not a thriller or suspense--I inevitably have to go back and add in those clues and the misinterpretations. Twice, I've swapped the Big Bad, including in this story because the original was too obvious and I had to dig deeper.
But sadly, on the week I am either busy getting ready for vacation, or on vacation.
I would totally love Steampuk Holmes!
There is a bit of a mystery in the book I've been working on for what feels like forever - and I also have to go back an add in some clues and plot points.
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Constructing a good mystery is a lot of work - not just laying out the actual clues that will be followed, by also trying to create misinterpretations for them, so that the solution doesn't seem so obvious at the end. I view it as a form of mental gymnastics.
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But sadly, on the week I am either busy getting ready for vacation, or on vacation.
I would totally love Steampuk Holmes!
There is a bit of a mystery in the book I've been working on for what feels like forever - and I also have to go back an add in some clues and plot points.
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