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Expertise
I can answer questions about writing the mystery novel, how to plot a mystery, how to handle the clues, the role of characters, how readers react to the mystery, why mysteries are so popular, how to learn from other mystery writers, etc.
Experience in the area
I have been writing, studying writing, reading mysteries and mentoring emerging writers for 30 years. I have a BA in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoff | 08/06/07 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks for your clear & lucid response! |
| Dan Fazzini | 09/17/06 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Ms. Rand was very helpful. I had ..... |
| Gabriella | 03/30/06 | 9 | 10 | 10 | This was my frist question to Susan ..... |
| Michael | 02/13/06 | 9 | 10 | 9 | |
| Leco | 12/06/05 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Susan got me the info I ..... |
Recent Answers from Susan Rand
2007-08-06 Page layout:
Hello Geoff: Thank you very much; I do enjoy this work. First, you are getting the cart ahead of the horse a bit here. I assume this is your first novel, and your first draft. Before you need to
2006-02-13 types of driving questions, any must?:
Hello Michael: The most important questions in a mystery besides "Who" and "Why" would be "How," "When," and "Where." The story will answer those questions, and may/will also deal with such matters
2005-12-05 mystery books:
Hello Leco: So you want to read a mystery! Of course there are thousands of mystery books, contemporary and classic. You should familiarize yourself with the "Golden Age" of the mystery, a period during
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