Keep Those Pages Turning - video

Writing a mystery novel is a lot like writing any other kind of novel—you need to keep the reader engaged until the last page. Mystery author Connie Dial shares her expert tips for writing a mystery novel. She describes how her personal experiences strongly influence her writing, including leveraging her past professions. Writing what you know best will help you add details and depth to your story. Like any novel, the plot and characters must be interesting. However, in a mystery, you need suspense. This is usually created through a crime and investigation. Remember to dive into the five Ws—who, what, when, where, and why—to keep your readers turning pages of your book until the very end.