How to Write Kids' Mysteries: A Guide for Teen And Adult Writers

You don't need to be an “A” student, a genius-born writer, or in the top 10% of your class to write a mystery for kids. You need only have a burning desire to write the most puzzling, frightening, or challenging story you can…a story kids can't wait to eat up…the most fun story in the universe—a mystery! Written in short, sound-bite lessons rather than chapters, you'll quickly learn from the pros how to: Plan a Mystery the Easy Way, Create Characters Kids Will Love, Write Scenes and Settings That Come Alive, Sprinkle Clues, Use a Suspense Ladder to Build Tension, Listen for Rhythm, Add Creative Icing to Your Mystery, and Design Fabulous Page Layouts. This guide is loaded with exercises, examples, tips, and ideas. Readers will love the Writer's Toolkit, which includes alternative words to “said,” words to avoid, words for the five senses, words for movements, action verbs, and more.How to Write Kids' Mysteries is suitable for individual and classroom use. Teachers can pick and choose topics based on time allotted, age of students, and teaching preferences.