Zara AltairSilent Witness: The Victim’s Influence on Mystery Plot and Character DynamicsEvery new mystery has a new victim. That victim is the fulcrum for setting up the mystery puzzle for your detective to solve. Your victim’s…8 min read·6 days ago--1--1
Zara AltairThe Psychology of a Mystery Villain: the Mind and Motivations of a Memorable AntagonistPhoto by freestocks on Unsplash7 min read·Jun 13, 2024--1--1
Zara AltairFrom Writer to Author: Are You Ready for the Leap? Part 2Welcome back to Part 2 of the comprehensive guide designed to transform aspiring writers into successful authors. In the first installment…9 min read·Jun 5, 2024----
Zara AltairFrom Writer to Author: Are You Ready for the Leap? Part 1As you go from writer to author, it’s vital to recognize that you’re not just crafting stories-you’re launching a business. This shift…6 min read·May 22, 2024----
Zara AltairFrom Doubt to Manuscript: Master Imposter Syndrome as a Mystery WriterFor mystery writers, who carefully craft every plot twist and character revelation, a hidden struggle often haunts them-imposter syndrome…7 min read·May 15, 2024----
Zara AltairThe Puzzle Plan: Steps to Expand Your Mystery Story IdeaMystery writing often begins with a flash of inspiration-a vivid image, an intriguing character, a haunting setting, or the shadowy details…13 min read·May 8, 2024----
Zara Altair5 Ways LLMs Help Writers Without Actually Writing the StoryThe tools available to writers are growing as rapidly as the technology that supports them. Among these tools, Large Language Models (LLMs)…7 min read·May 1, 2024----
Zara AltairThe Reader-Centric Approach to Editing Your NovelEditing your novel isn’t about being good, or a grammar whiz, or even correct. Your best editing mindset is to edit for your reader.10 min read·Apr 25, 2024----
Zara AltairWrite, Intrigue, Repeat: 5 Ways a Mystery Writing Coach Transforms Your CraftHave you ever found yourself tangled in your own mystery plot? Or perhaps, felt that despite your best efforts, your characters seem a…13 min read·Apr 18, 2024----
Zara AltairMystery Writing: A Guide to the Four-Act StructureCrafting a mystery novel, you might navigate through a maze of plot twists, character secrets, and red herrings. Creating a story that…16 min read·Apr 10, 2024----