"Divides the creative writing process into five steps, from inspiration to publishable story, and includes in-depth treatment of the mystery fiction genre with writing prompts"--Provided by publisher.

Step 1: finding your mystery muse -- Step 2: plotting the puzzle-planning and organizing mystery plots, from the crime to the solution -- Step 3: daring detectives, clever criminals-creating 3D characters -- Step 4: the right way to write -- Step 5: get published!.