Another great video, loving the Star Trek examples! Strangely, in that DS9 episode you mention, Odo says "killing your own clone is still murder." Yet in an early episode of TNG, Riker and Pulaski do exactly that, and no-one bats an eyelid.
As much as I loved Star Trek, in all its forms, I hate when they hit the giant red reset button to ignore previous plot points. Jon in rural BC, Canada
Loved the video, thanks so much. Quick question: in the description you talk about 7 tactics, in the video you talk about 6, but I saw 5. Have I missed something?
hello miss jane your videos are so lovely and informative and just perfect for someone like me who really wants to get started with writing mystery. thank you so much for what you do this is random but i want to recommend the anime hyouka, it's on youtube for free and since you're a cozy mystery enthusiast i think it'd be up your alley.
Thank you for your videos! They were so helpful when I had to build clues and create foreshadowing! I’m trying to write ( and draw) a fantasy mystery comic aimed at young adults and teens. While writing the synopsis I realised that my plot may be too complex. It has many developed characters and subplots tangled together, making the mystery thicker. I’m afraid it hurts the pace and the clarity. So here are my questions: How to simplify a “complex” mystery? How to select what subplot deserves to be thrown away or reduced and make the story simpler and more solid? I’m scared that the story will be less mysterious without the complexity, or that the culprit will become too obvious. Please help 🥲
Have you ever watched or read Pretty Little Liars? I’m curious if that series makes sense based on the format (having a mystery that spans several books/seasons) and how all the clues were laid out. This series got me into mysteries but now that I know about what makes a good mystery parts of it don't stand the test of time. I wanted an expert opinion.
I remember reading this Sherlock Holmes story where this guy killed a rabbit to use his bones (and the police believed it) and burnt his house just to fake his death and frame someone (but seriously, *RABBIT* bones?)
Another great video, loving the Star Trek examples! Strangely, in that DS9 episode you mention, Odo says "killing your own clone is still murder." Yet in an early episode of TNG, Riker and Pulaski do exactly that, and no-one bats an eyelid.
Oh, my goodness, I remember that episode! And to be honest, I’ve always been quietly horrified by that scene!
As much as I loved Star Trek, in all its forms, I hate when they hit the giant red reset button to ignore previous plot points.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Loved the video, thanks so much.
Quick question: in the description you talk about 7 tactics, in the video you talk about 6, but I saw 5. Have I missed something?
hello miss jane your videos are so lovely and informative and just perfect for someone like me who really wants to get started with writing mystery. thank you so much for what you do
this is random but i want to recommend the anime hyouka, it's on youtube for free and since you're a cozy mystery enthusiast i think it'd be up your alley.
0:51 and when you and your two friends are trying to fake your deaths together it's called The Three Body Problem :P
Hahaha!😂
I have a story with a faked death, but couldn't figure it out yet. This video is perfect!
Awesome, glad to hear it!
This video just gave me such a good idea for a mystery I'm currently on. I'm going with the own body method :) thanks Jane!
Awesome!
This channel is great!
Thank you for your videos! They were so helpful when I had to build clues and create foreshadowing!
I’m trying to write ( and draw) a fantasy mystery comic aimed at young adults and teens.
While writing the synopsis I realised that my plot may be too complex. It has many developed characters and subplots tangled together, making the mystery thicker. I’m afraid it hurts the pace and the clarity.
So here are my questions: How to simplify a “complex” mystery? How to select what subplot deserves to be thrown away or reduced and make the story simpler and more solid?
I’m scared that the story will be less mysterious without the complexity, or that the culprit will become too obvious.
Please help 🥲
Have you ever watched or read Pretty Little Liars? I’m curious if that series makes sense based on the format (having a mystery that spans several books/seasons) and how all the clues were laid out. This series got me into mysteries but now that I know about what makes a good mystery parts of it don't stand the test of time. I wanted an expert opinion.
Awesome topic.
Thanks, Mark!
Great video Jane, the editing has been great 👍 I've been meaning to ask, what are some of your favorite mystery books?
Thank you so much! Generally, my favorites are anything by Elizabeth Peters or Anthony Horowitz.
Full of fun personality and helpful information-what more could a person want?
Thank you so much!
I remember reading this Sherlock Holmes story where this guy killed a rabbit to use his bones (and the police believed it) and burnt his house just to fake his death and frame someone (but seriously, *RABBIT* bones?)
I haven’t read that one! Were the rabbit bones supposed to be his hand, or another small body part? It does sound unbelievable.
Do you know how to write treasure hunt mystery?
Actually doing some research into this right now!