Write Your Cozy Mystery: A Practical How-To Guide

Do You Want to Write a Cozy Mystery But Don't Know Where To Start?

Are you new to writing and daunted by the thought of tackling a full-length novel? Have you started writing a novel but find yourself stuck in the middle?Or are you considering writing in a new genre?

There has never been a better time to write a cozy mystery, and this book will guide you through the process from ideas to first draft and beyond.

Rachel Ward is an award-winning author of thrillers and cozy mysteries. Her cozy series, The Supermarket Mysteries, set in a small English market town, has hit the UK top ten Cozy Mystery chart on Amazon UK. With fifteen years' experience covering a range of genres and publishers, Rachel offers easy-to-read and practical advice.

Write Your Cozy Mystery examines the essential elements of cozy mysteries and takes you through the process of writing a novel step by step including:

Generating ideasCreating characters your readers will lovePlottingSettingBringing the warmthWhat to do when you get stuckWhat to do next when you've completed a first draft

This practical book offers the tips, exercises and encouragement you'll need to get started and keep going.

Rachel Ward says, 'If you love cozy mysteries as much as I do, then I can help you write YOUR cozy mystery.'

Praise for Write Your Cozy Mystery from the UK's top cozy mystery writers:

'A must-have for every wannabe cozy mystery writer' - Orlando Murrin, author, Knife Skills for Beginners.

'This is a great primer for anyone who wants to get into cozy crime. Rachel knows her stuff and writes with clarity and warmth. She ably marshals a wide range of sources, as well as including lots of useful exercises. Recommended!' - SJ Bennett, author, Her Majesty Investigates series.

'Write Your Cozy Mystery is packed with nuggets of wisdom, encouragement and humour. It's a great read for anyone interested in understanding or working in the sub-genre.' - Derek Farrell, author, Danny Bird Mysteries.