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How to Write a Funny Mystery
No matter how you came to it, there was something about the idea of mixing a mystery story and a comedy tale together that intrigued you. Titillated your muse. Made you want to spin a story in this mystery subgenre yourself. Welcome to the club! Beth Daniels walks you through the twists and turns of putting some funny in your mystery to help you create a heart-stopping mystery that will also have your readers chuckling.
91 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 14, 2020
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About the author
Beth Daniels
38 books92 followersBETH DANIELS lends the expertise she gained as a professional novelist with 30 years and as many published books to her list of achievements. Add in a BA in History and a MA in English Composition and Rhetoric with an Emphasis in Creative Writing, over a dozen years as a composition instructor at the college level, numerous online fiction writing workshops at SavvyAuthors.com and for various RWA online chapters, and the stats add up. She knows her onions and can maneuver her way through nearly any genre or subgenre birthed. She is president of The Derby Rotten Scoundrels, the Louisville, KY, Sisters in Crime chapter, one of the founders of the writing group The Bards of Bardstown, and a very active member at The Vault, a fantasy specific writers’ group. Her numerous workshops have spawned a collection of Fiction Writers Aids e-books and other non-fiction titles about the art of writing fiction. Find her at www.Muse2Ms.com or Facebook.com/Beth Daniels or @BethDaniels1 on Twitter.
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January 1, 2021
I just finished reading Beth Daniels' How to Write a Funny Mystery . I just ventured into the world of writing cozy mysteries, so I was really looking forward to seeing what she had to offer on the subject. Unfortunately, I'm saddened to say, not much. Let me break down the pros and cons for this book.
PROs
1) It's short. If you want a quick introduction to the subject, I would definitely read this book.
2) The information is very basic and easy to digest.
3) Great for someone who knows nothing about humor or writing mysteries.
4) The author discusses a wide array of different examples.
CONs
1) There wasn't a lot of meat in the book. As someone who has professionally studied humor since the 1990s, the overview of the different types of humor was sadly basic.
2) So much time and energy are spent breaking down the types of humor and the different types of mysteries that simply are applicable. I was really hoping for more of a how-to guide and not a lecture on the different genres and how they intersect.
3) Personally, I was just left wanting more. I think the idea of this book was good, but I just don't think it did anything for me personally.
PROs
1) It's short. If you want a quick introduction to the subject, I would definitely read this book.
2) The information is very basic and easy to digest.
3) Great for someone who knows nothing about humor or writing mysteries.
4) The author discusses a wide array of different examples.
CONs
1) There wasn't a lot of meat in the book. As someone who has professionally studied humor since the 1990s, the overview of the different types of humor was sadly basic.
2) So much time and energy are spent breaking down the types of humor and the different types of mysteries that simply are applicable. I was really hoping for more of a how-to guide and not a lecture on the different genres and how they intersect.
3) Personally, I was just left wanting more. I think the idea of this book was good, but I just don't think it did anything for me personally.
September 23, 2022
Ever wanted to write a humorous mystery but didn’t know how to get started? Prolific author Beth Daniels wrote this book with you in mind. It’s not easy blending humor and mystery but with Beth’s extensive knowledge, you’ll soon be a pro. She reveals her tricks of the trade in easy-to-follow steps. She explains all facets of the mystery genre as well as helpful tips to inject humor into your story. Any writer needs to have this book in their library.
How to Write a Funny Mystery is a handy resource for any writer wanting expert advice. This author has written several books including funny mysteries. She’s given many workshops and knows her stuff. This book is like having a writing mentor at your fingertips. The book is laid out in a logical manner so you can pick a particular tip or area of expertise. Beth Daniels explains terminology in language any writer can understand. If you need help writing funny mysteries, this is your go-to book. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I purchased a copy from Amazon CA.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
How to Write a Funny Mystery is a handy resource for any writer wanting expert advice. This author has written several books including funny mysteries. She’s given many workshops and knows her stuff. This book is like having a writing mentor at your fingertips. The book is laid out in a logical manner so you can pick a particular tip or area of expertise. Beth Daniels explains terminology in language any writer can understand. If you need help writing funny mysteries, this is your go-to book. Highly recommend!
Disclaimer: I purchased a copy from Amazon CA.
My Rating: 5+ stars
Reviewed by: Mrs. N
This review first appeared: https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/po...
September 24, 2022
Beth Daniels' humor and personality really shine through in this informative and well-written 'how-to' book. I can see how she's able to write such witty and entertaining novels. I'm not an author myself, but this book was still interesting and I can definitely see how it would be helpful to authors wanting to write funny mysteries. Give it a try...you won't be sorry!
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