Plotting MYSTERY Novels | How to Write a HOWDUNIT
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- Опубликовано: 1 дек 2020
- Locked room murders? Perfect alibis? These are the building blocks of the HOWDUNIT, a mystery focused on figuring out HOW a crime was committed. Let's talk about how they differ from Whodunit's, and why you really might want to write one!
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This video includes video clips from:
Monk
Columbo 
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Your videos are SO thorough and helpful. I'm a writer in another genre looking to make the jump into cozies and these have been absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much!
You’re so welcome, Stefanie, I’m glad they’ve helped!
I'm setting out trying to start writing and out of all the videos and books I've consumed over the years, yours have been the most helpful.
Thank you so much, Mark! Truly appreciate that.
Being an underwriter, I was wondering why I would want to produce a shorter piece... lots of great ideas here. I really enjoy your content and hope you get the boost the channel deserves.
Alex, your comment has me glowing! Thank you!
Some great information and plenty of things to consider. Enjoyed watching.
Thanks very much, Lee, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Congratulations on a year! Thanks for the content and inspiration! Now, where is the Fiction Technician merch?
Thanks, dude, and thanks for all the support along the way!
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I always wondered when Columbo figures out who did it
I'm thinking maybe he knows from the moment he walks in. He asks some little question… “now, why would the victim do a thing like that?” And the murderer, like a dummy, tires to answer instead of shrugging and saying, “I dunno, that’s your job.” That’s when Colombo knows he’s got 'em. Only the murderer works so hard to try and explain away every inconsistency.
LOL, what great Monk scenes! Interesting topic. So many things I’d never even thought about. Thanks for the video. Oh, just one more thing 😉 Do you have any videos where you talk about the editing process?
Hmm… there’s this one, but it’s on line editing, not developmental editing:"L ruclips.net/video/yYtO7Q3Nz6Y/видео.html
@@janekalmes I was actually interest in line editing, so the video was perfect.
Perfect Alibi: the sleuth herself!
That’s a great one! I think I’d be tempted to break that alibi by using a time-shifted murder. (I talked about those here: ruclips.net/video/yxJ26Er9_2M/видео.html)
My favorite show Columbo episodes are mostly how done it
I have been watching a lot of Colombo lately! It's old, but I think I love it!
Have you done a video on whydunits?
Maybe. heck out this one? ruclips.net/video/v3anHHBhZB4/видео.html
Yeah real life, never talk to the cops. Always talk through a lawyer.
Can you write a "just one more thing" character without having him or her say "just one more thing"? Because I would assume an author could get in trouble if they use the words "just one more thing".
A short phrase like that can’t be legally copyrighted… but you might tweak the sensibilities of other mystery fans. I would just think about other ways of phrasing this. “What I’m wondering is…” “Well, how about?” “Hate to bother you, but I’m still confused…” And
@@janekalmes I am not sure. Phrases are being trademarked all the time, but I won't say you're wrong. I would have to check
Can you combine a whodunit with a howdunit?
Absolutely!