Elizabeth LudwigAuthor, Editor, Speaker
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Writer's Resources for Cozy Mystery Authors
The following is a list of resources designed to help you achieve the most from your writing. Also, scroll down for tips on making your own marketing tools.
Annual Conferences:
Murder in the Grove - Boise, Idaho, June 6-7, 2008
The Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave - Manhattan, Kansas, Annual Conference
Deadly Ink Conference - Parsippany, NJ, June 20-22, 2008
International Mystery Writers Festival - Owensboro, Kentucky, June 12-22, 2008
American Christian Fiction Writers - Annual Conference
Books on Writing:
Building Believable Characters
by Marc McCutcheon
From goal to motivation, Mr. McCutcheon's book guides you through the
process of building characters your readers will love.
Getting Into Character
by Brandilyn Collins
Take it from the pros...the acting pros, that is. This handy book gets
you inside an actor's head and teaches tips on learning from their winning
techniques.
How to Write a Damn Good Novel
by James N. Frey
Despite the title, Mr. Frey's book is one of the best books out there for
learning the in's and out's of dramatic storytelling...the kind that keeps your
readers turning pages.
Self Editing for Fiction Writers
by Renni Browne & Dave King
Can't afford to hire an editor? This book offers practical tips to help you
polish your manuscript until it shines.
Plot & Structure
by James Scott Bell
Got great characters but still get the feeling there's something missing? It's
all about the plot! Learn what it takes to create a riveting storyline built on a
solid plot structure.
Stein on Writing
by Sol Stein
There's a reason so many writers name this book a "must have." Learn his
winning techniques for crafting a KILLER story.
The First Five Pages
by Noah Lukeman
You've heard it time and again...the opening doesn't grab me. Mr. Lukeman
teaches the importance of the first few pages--where the reader (or
editor) either decides to keep reading, or to put the book down.
Tricks and Tips - I've learned some simple techniques for making my own marketing tools. Here are a few:
Bookmarks - View Sample
Free Business Card Templates
Post Cards - Coming Soon
And finally. . .Handy Hints that have absolutely NOTHING to do with writing.
Annual Conferences:
Murder in the Grove - Boise, Idaho, June 6-7, 2008
The Great Manhattan Mystery Conclave - Manhattan, Kansas, Annual Conference
Deadly Ink Conference - Parsippany, NJ, June 20-22, 2008
International Mystery Writers Festival - Owensboro, Kentucky, June 12-22, 2008
American Christian Fiction Writers - Annual Conference
Books on Writing:
Building Believable Charactersby Marc McCutcheon
From goal to motivation, Mr. McCutcheon's book guides you through the
process of building characters your readers will love.
Getting Into Character
by Brandilyn Collins
Take it from the pros...the acting pros, that is. This handy book gets
you inside an actor's head and teaches tips on learning from their winning
techniques.
How to Write a Damn Good Novel
by James N. Frey
Despite the title, Mr. Frey's book is one of the best books out there for
learning the in's and out's of dramatic storytelling...the kind that keeps your
readers turning pages.
Self Editing for Fiction Writers
by Renni Browne & Dave King
Can't afford to hire an editor? This book offers practical tips to help you
polish your manuscript until it shines.
Plot & Structure
by James Scott Bell
Got great characters but still get the feeling there's something missing? It's
all about the plot! Learn what it takes to create a riveting storyline built on a
solid plot structure.
Stein on Writingby Sol Stein
There's a reason so many writers name this book a "must have." Learn his
winning techniques for crafting a KILLER story.
The First Five Pagesby Noah Lukeman
You've heard it time and again...the opening doesn't grab me. Mr. Lukeman
teaches the importance of the first few pages--where the reader (or
editor) either decides to keep reading, or to put the book down.
Tricks and Tips - I've learned some simple techniques for making my own marketing tools. Here are a few:
Bookmarks - View Sample Free Business Card Templates
Post Cards - Coming Soon
And finally. . .Handy Hints that have absolutely NOTHING to do with writing.