THE MYSTERY WRITER'S HANDBOOK

by Herbert- Ed. Brean ‧ RELEASE DATE: May 9, 1956

From the members of the Mystery Writers of America comes guidance on the many facets of ""..the writing of detective, suspense, mystery and crime stories"". Their counsel ranges from habits of writing, to beginnings, organization, structure, backgrounds, plots, on even to markets, contracts, moving pictures and radio. Their collected experience discloses some trade secrets; their methods, devices, solutions will inform the novice; their ""tools, tricks and strategies"" have proved their worth -- but the creating is, of course, up to the writer. A book planned as a textbook, this will have its place in writing courses, on reference shelves -- and will perhaps have a certain allure for the mystery reader with its collection of contributors.

Pub Date: May 9, 1956

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Harper

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1956

Categories: NONFICTION