Elizabeth Ludwig
    Author, 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 ConclaveManhattan, 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.