Start your mystery out strong

It’s a toss-up whether the beginning or ending of a story is the toughest part to write.

But there’s no doubt that a weak opening will sink your story faster than a wishy-washy ending.

Zara Altair discusses the key elements of a mystery’s first chapter and the biggest mistakes it can contain in a new blog post that we think writers of most genres can benefit from.

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