Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective

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In episode 239, “Write a Mystery 102: Create a Detective,” Meredith Curtis brings you to the next step on your storytelling journey. Mystery writers, it’s time to create a detective. He will be the protagonist, the one your readers will root for. Will it be a man or woman? Will he be a professional or an amateur sleuth? Are there different kinds of detectives? Yes! Discover which one appeals to you and fits in with the story you want to tell. We’ll talk about creating a backstory, relationships, day job, personality, and basic character. You are on your way to creating your own Who-Dun-It!

 

 

 

 

 

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Show Notes

Nancy Drew, Frank & Joe Hardy, Trixie Belden, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Monk, Jessica Fletcher.

Last week, we talked about choosing a mystery genre. Today, we’ll talk about creating a detective. Just a reminder

Mystery Storyline Basics

Crime committed, usually a murder. Clues & red herrings followed by detective & reader who try their hardest to guess the perpetrator. At end, crime is punished.

Christian Worldview

We live in a fallen world, but God is Just. Justice.

God is a mystery writer, leaving clues about Jesus throughout the OT.

Kinds of Detective

Part of a Team

Maybe the leader, or ‘star’ of the team or partnership, working with others to solve a case. Include forensics, interviews, etc. in a professional setting.

CSI, Blue Bloods, NCIS,

(Vintage) Dragnet, Adam 12, Hawaii 5-0

Police Detective

Lead Police Detective, with helpers, who solves the case. May have power struggle with other officers.

(Vintage) Columbo, Inspector Morse, Dick Tracy, Detective Chief-Inspector Roderick Alleyn

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