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The Technique of the Mystery Story Hardcover - 2022

by Carolyn Wells; Contribution by Mint Editions

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The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to the craft, she earned a reputation as a leading fiction writer of her generation, an adept craftswoman whose stories appeared in some of the leading newspapers and magazines of the day. "Why is the detective story? To entertain, to interest, to amuse. It has no deeper intent, no more subtle raison d'tre than to give pleasure to its readers." Writing is a simple act, requiring only the mind, a pen, and a piece of paper. But how does one write well, grabbing the reader's attention and ensuring their time will be rewarded by the end of the story? In The Technique of the Mystery Story, Carolyn Wells cuts to the core of a craft she defined despite coming to it late in her career. Exploring the history of the genre, defining its many different forms, and illuminating the stylistic choices that keep a mystery tale running smoothly, Wells provides an invaluable template for writers looking to follow in her footsteps or for readers looking for access to the mind and process of a woman revered in her field. This edition of Carolyn Wells' The Technique of the Mystery Story is a classic work of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.

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Before she began her Detective Fleming Stone series of novels, Carolyn Wells was a poet, accomplished children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and was instantly hooked. Here, she shares the secrets of her craft. The Technique of the Mystery Story is a book by Carolyn Wells.

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  • Title The Technique of the Mystery Story
  • Author Carolyn Wells; Contribution by Mint Editions
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 258
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mint Editions
  • Date 2022-02-15
  • ISBN 9781513132877 / 1513132873
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5 x 0.75 in (20.32 x 12.70 x 1.91 cm)

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