Creating SATISFYING Character Growth in a Cozy Mystery
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- Опубликовано: 3 авг 2021
- I'm breaking down how to integrate the plot of your mystery novel with the character growth of your protagonist. We'll talk about the 2 issues your sleuth must face in your mystery, how to interweave them seamlessly into one compelling story, and 3 specific plot points that will really sell your emotional storyline.
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0:50 Laying the Groundwork
1:31 But in a cozy, it's like this...
3:09 Example #1
5:48 Example #2
8:35 Building our own mystery
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This video includes video clips from:
The Muppet's Christmas Carol
Gosford Park
Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Rewatching this as I plan my mystery, and it just clicked that the chronic/acute issue is the very reason why I feel Branagh's Murder on the Orient Express adaptation was so well done. We see Poirot's chronic issue: having a rigid definition of right and wrong, and of justice. Then, the murder happens. Upon finding the solution, we're shown his growth when he says "there is right, there is wrong, and now there is you." So fascinating to put this into this framework! Thanks again for another fantastic video in this series
Great insight, Abby! you’re making me want to re-watch it…
Kudos for using the the muppets Christmas Carol.
Acute VS chronic... That's GENIUS. Has revolutionized the way I think about the character component of plot. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
This is a fantastic explanation of character arc, which is something that I've always struggled with. I don't write in the mystery genre, but this video is absolutely applicable no matter what kind of story is being written.
Thanks so much!
I hope your channel’s subscriber count blows up because there is so much good stuff on here. You’ve put together great content for writers.
I appreciate that! I hope so, too!
I like your acute and chronic terms. I have also heard them as external (solving the murder) and internal (Ebenezer Scrooge greed).
So I think I have my chronic issue. Sleuth has a strained relationship with her sister who is divorced, 1950s setting, so being divorced is a huge deal. But one of my suspects is also a divorced woman and the victim is a married man.
Sounds awesome!
Your content is so helpful and to the point, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Your videos are beyond helpful and informative! Thank you. Also, that Sweet Valley Twins reference...*chef's kiss.* Long live the Wakefields!
I am so glad you like them, thank you!
On top of everything else, thanks for introducing me to new exciting books. I finished the three Perveen Mistry Books in five days. Now I have begun reading your book.
I’m delighted, both that you’re reading my book, and that you like Perveen as much as I do! I just finished Bombay Prince.
@@janekalmes I have decided to check out every series you have ever mentioned in your videos, especially now that I need something else to feel the void left by the Perveen Mistry Books. Previously, I only ever read traditional mysteries like Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie, so I never paid much attention to romance. However, after meeting Colin, I understand why you made an entire video about designing the love interest. It adds a new layer of excitement and intrigue. I have high hopes for the romance in The Black Rose Murders.
@@firstofthefallen6034 In that case, I will try to come up with some more good recommendations!
@@janekalmes Thanks! That would mean a lot.
P.S.-which one of the three did you like the best? For me, it's 'The Satapur Moonstone'.
Another great video Jane! I was team Bed and Breakfast but will like the other as well I'm sure. Looking forward to it! xoxo
Sorry for rooting for your team to lose, Jill! Glad you enjoyed today's video.
Oh crap the first was exactly my novel.
Thank you so much. My book has come alive with your advice
That's so awesome!
Brilliant! As always.
Thank you, Sybil!
Clear and helpful examples. You’re a great teacher! Thanks. ❤
Thank you!
Watch this series from the beginning: ruclips.net/p/PL3KL6Jqx65DhnnJJPj4ZOEz4monf8946q
Thank you for this video! I have just started brainstorming my first mystery novel and your videos have been a tremendous help! The is such a fun and challenging genre!
You are so welcome! I'm glad they are helping.
Thank you for sharing this! I'm definitely going to use your outline to work out my detective's chronic issue.
Awesome!
Good info for all us QWERTY addicts.
Thanks, Anthony!
This is a good point, but rather a "modern" develpoment. Most series and even sequels these days try to have a character arc (chronic issue" and a "crisis" Acute issue. But if you look back at series in the past, Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, Tuppence and Tommy, Poirot, The Thin Man movies, even more recently "The Rockford Files", "Murder She wrote" almost no arc at all. I am thinking it is not until we get to Monk, psych (even they did not have super strong arcs) and then "Queens of Mystery" "Pushing Daisies" maybe "House" etc do we start to see stronger arcs. Not sure if this is a changing audience preference or what. Why do you think audiences want this approach now??