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The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of... Read Full Overview

The Technique of the Mystery Story (1914) is a book by Carolyn Wells. Before she began writing her Detective Fleming Stone series of mystery novels, Carolyn Wells was a published poet, accomplished children's author, and professional jingle writer. In the middle of... Read Full Overview

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

CHAPTER I-THE ETERNAL CURIOUS

CHAPTER II-THE LITERATURE OF MYSTERY

CHAPTER III-THE HISTORY OF MYSTERY

CHAPTER IV-GHOST STORIES

CHAPTER V-RIDDLE STORIES

CHAPTER VI-DETECTIVE STORIES

CHAPTER VII-THE DETECTIVE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

CHAPTER I-THE ETERNAL CURIOUS

CHAPTER II-THE LITERATURE OF MYSTERY

CHAPTER III-THE HISTORY OF MYSTERY

CHAPTER IV-GHOST STORIES

CHAPTER V-RIDDLE STORIES

CHAPTER VI-DETECTIVE STORIES

CHAPTER VII-THE DETECTIVE

CHAPTER... Read Full Overview

Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? Carolyn Wells was a prolific author of mystery novels. In this detailed book, she teaches the history, types,... Read Full Overview

Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? Carolyn Wells was a prolific author of mystery novels. In this detailed book, she teaches the history, types,... Read Full Overview

Unlock the secrets of the mystery genre with this invaluable guide by Carolyn Wells. Whether you're a budding writer or simply a fan of mystery stories, this book provides valuable insights into the elements of a great mystery story and the techniques used by the masters of... Read Full Overview

Unlock the secrets of the mystery genre with this invaluable guide by Carolyn Wells. Whether you're a budding writer or simply a fan of mystery stories, this book provides valuable insights into the elements of a great mystery story and the techniques used by the masters of... Read Full Overview

The detective story, in which the plot is deliberately presented upside down. Consequences are first shown, and then worked backward to their causes, the steps being all suggested, yet made as unexpected as possible, that the reader may exercise his own wits and join the detective... Read Full Overview

Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? Carolyn Wells was a prolific author of mystery novels. In this detailed book, she teaches the history, types,... Read Full Overview

Do you love mystery stories, such as the Sherlock Holmes stories and those of Edgar Allan Poe and Agatha Christie? Do you ever yearn to be a good writer of mysteries? Carolyn Wells was a prolific author of mystery novels. In this detailed book, she teaches the history, types,... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

""The Technique Of The Mystery Story"" by Carolyn Wells is a comprehensive guidebook for aspiring writers who are interested in crafting compelling mystery stories. The book delves into the various elements that make up a successful mystery story, including plot, character development,... Read Full Overview

The Technique Of The Mystery Story is a book written by Carolyn Wells, a renowned American author and poet. This book is a comprehensive guide that explores the art of writing mystery stories. It is an essential resource for aspiring writers who want to master the techniques... Read Full Overview