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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
her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and
was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to
the craft, she earned a reputation as a leading fiction writer of
her generation, an adept craftswoman whose stories appeared in some
of the leading newspapers and magazines of the day. "Why is the
detective story? To entertain, to interest, to amuse. It has no
deeper intent, no more subtle raison d'etre than to give pleasure
to its readers." Writing is a simple act, requiring only the mind,
a pen, and a piece of paper. But how does one write well, grabbing
the reader's attention and ensuring their time will be rewarded by
the end of the story? In The Technique of the Mystery Story,
Carolyn Wells cuts to the core of a craft she defined despite
coming to it late in her career. Exploring the history of the
genre, defining its many different forms, and illuminating the
stylistic choices that keep a mystery tale running smoothly, Wells
provides an invaluable template for writers looking to follow in
her footsteps or for readers looking for access to the mind and
process of a woman revered in her field. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Carolyn Wells' The Technique of the Mystery Story is a classic
work of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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
her career, she heard a mystery story by Anna Katharine Green and
was instantly hooked. Through years of practice and attention to
the craft, she earned a reputation as a leading fiction writer of
her generation, an adept craftswoman whose stories appeared in some
of the leading newspapers and magazines of the day. "Why is the
detective story? To entertain, to interest, to amuse. It has no
deeper intent, no more subtle raison d'etre than to give pleasure
to its readers." Writing is a simple act, requiring only the mind,
a pen, and a piece of paper. But how does one write well, grabbing
the reader's attention and ensuring their time will be rewarded by
the end of the story? In The Technique of the Mystery Story,
Carolyn Wells cuts to the core of a craft she defined despite
coming to it late in her career. Exploring the history of the
genre, defining its many different forms, and illuminating the
stylistic choices that keep a mystery tale running smoothly, Wells
provides an invaluable template for writers looking to follow in
her footsteps or for readers looking for access to the mind and
process of a woman revered in her field. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of Carolyn Wells' The Technique of the Mystery Story is a classic
work of American detective fiction reimagined for modern readers.
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