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Mystery writers give a few secrets…

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the field told me so...photo by Mary MacIntyre

Perhaps I shouldn’t show the videos first. However, the interviews will say it better than me. True confession: these folks know a lot more about mystery writing than I ever will. In fact I bet that there are authors reading this who have already published their mysteries.

I have friends who devour mysteries. Though these are not my favorite genre, I have grown to enjoy a few authors. Tony Hillerman is one great legend. For me, the story and culture capture my attention. One friend prefers the blood guts and…murder. I rather examine the craft.

IF you haven’t completed your book yet, better get going. This is one of the best ways to get published and earn an income. Mysteries provide a great diversion from….

Now I ask you, what are your favorite tips for publishing. SOmeday, you will send in your secrets. In the meantime: google to the rescue!
http://www.watercolorpainting.com/links-writing-and-publishing.htm Just click here for an extensive directory to get you going.

Writing.com (Writing & Publishing)
Writing.org (Writing & Publishing)
Writers.com (Writing & Publishing)
Writing Fix (Writing & Publishing)
Writing-World (Writing & Publishing)
Writers Write (Writing & Publishing)
Online Writing Workshop (Writing & Publishing)
abcteach: Basics of Writing (Writing & Publishing)
Commnet.edu: Grammer (Writing & Publishing)
Purdue.edu: Online Writing Lab (Writing & Publishing)
Knowledgehound: Writing (Writing & Publishing)

suite101: Writing NonFiction (Writing & Publishing - NonFiction)
JMU.edu: NonFiction Criteria (Writing & Publishing - NonFiction)
Essortment: Writing NonFiction (Writing & Publishing - NonFiction)
Writing Classes: NonFiction (Writing & Publishing - NonFiction)

Crofsblogs.typepad.com: Fiction (Writing & Publishing - Fiction)
DSU.edu: Writing Tips (Writing & Publishing - Fiction)
Advanced Fiction Writing (Writing & Publishing - Fiction)
Colum.edu: Fiction Writing (Writing & Publishing - Fiction)
Fiction Factor (Writing & Publishing - Fiction)
Daily Writing Tips: Fiction (Writing & Publishing - Fiction)

Horror Writers Association (Writing & Publishing - Horror)
Horror Genre (Writing & Publishing - Horror)
Storylink.com: Horror (Writing & Publishing - Horror)
Bellaonline.com: Horror (Writing & Publishing - Horror)

Science Fiction Writers of America (Writing & Publishing - Sci-Fi)
Write SF (Writing & Publishing - Sci-Fi)
Ebook Crossroads: Sci-Fi Writing (Writing & Publishing - Sci-Fi)
Directory SciFi: Writing Sci-Fi (Writing & Publishing - Sci-Fi)

FantasyWriters.org (Writing & Publishing - Fantasy)
Elfwood: Writing Fantasy (Writing & Publishing - Fantasy)
Clarion.ucsd.edu: Fantasy Writing (Writing & Publishing - Fantasy)
FM Writers: Fantasy (Writing & Publishing - Fantasy)
Sara Douglass: Fantasy (Writing & Publishing - Fantasy)
InspiredAuthor.com: Fantasy (Writing & Publishing - Fantasy)

Children’s Writer’s & Illustrator’s Market (Resource)
Institute of Childrens Literature (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
Write 4 Kids (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
Underdown.org (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
Pat Mora: Writing Tips (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
Bethany Roberts: Writing Tips (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
How to Write a Childrens Book (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
SoYouWanna.com: Write Children’s Books (Writing & Publishing - Childrens)
Radenko Fanuka (Writing & Publishing - Author)

MysteryWriters.org (Writing & Publishing - Mystery)
MysteryNet.com: Lesson Plans (Writing & Publishing - Mystery)
MWAMidwest.org (Writing & Publishing - Mystery)
Scholastic.com: Mystery Writing (Writing & Publishing - Mystery)
Randomhouse.com: Lessons (Writing & Publishing - Mystery)
suite101.com: Mystery Writing (Writing & Publishing - Mystery)

RWANational.org (Writing & Publishing - Romance)
Historical Romance Writers (Writing & Publishing - Romance)
All Romance Writers (Writing & Publishing - Romance)
Passionate Pen (Writing & Publishing - Romance)
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