LAYERS THAT BUILD A COZY MYSTERY WORLD
YOUR STORY, YOUR WORLD Writing is an art, not a science. We take ideas and transfer them to others through our expression….
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Planting Clues in a Cozy Mystery
The beauty within cozy mystery settings is apparent on both the surface level and in subtext. These communities can be calm, at…
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Cheat Sheet for Cozy Mystery Tropes
Title: 101 Tropes You Should Know Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Author: C. BrownPublisher: TLM Publishing House (2023) Have you considered the many ways writers start their next…
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The Ten Essential Traits in a Great Cozy Mystery Heroine
Why is it so easy to root for the darling and daring heroines in a cozy mystery book? Protagonists like those inside…
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The Surprising #1 Key Cozy Mystery Edit
I remember when I first learned about the six different phases of editing. All of them are necessary, but only at the…
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25 Subgenres of Cozies: Discover the Niche Perfect for You
I’m fascinated by talented writers who elevate the human experience. Cozy mystery writers build worlds that fit within specific conventions. You won’t find gobs of gore, encounters of intimacy,…
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Words of Thankfulness
Song at Sunset By Walt Whitman(May 31, 1819 – March 26, 1892) “Splendor of ended day, floating and filling me! Hour prophetic-hour…
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6 Notes You’ll Never Forget
(#6)Remember the first time someone passed you a note in class? Did they ask you if you liked them? It might have…
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Sparks of Curiosity
Researching both before and during writing projects is highly enjoyable. Curiosity fuels the writer’s research. An author’s life experiences offer kindling. Pairing…
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Lofty Goal
The Puck Stops Here: Writers and Hockey Players Many years ago, my friend shared a high school memory with me about a…
