Mystery Writing
Four Ways to Learn Mystery Writing
Brainstorm Your Mystery
Build a complete mystery plan in one sitting: your detective, victim, suspects, clues, and red herrings. Walk away with a scene-by-scene outline ready to write.Start on Skillshare →
Mystery Writing Course
A complete start-to-finish video guide covering story structure, complex protagonists, clues, red herrings, pacing, dialogue, and getting published.Get on Udemy →
Mystery Writing Workshop
The only mystery course with personal feedback from Steve. Post your work, ask questions directly, and develop your manuscript with real guidance, not just information. Includes access to all 20 Writing Academy courses: every genre, plus story structure, scene craft, editing, screenwriting, and publishing.Explore the Bundle →View the Course →
Mystery Writing: From First Clue to Final Twist
A comprehensive guide packed with examples from bestselling mysteries. Keep it on your desk as a reference while you write. Available in every format.Get on Amazon →
Steve’s Recommendation
Not sure where to start? If you’ve never written a mystery before, try the Skillshare brainstorm. You’ll have a complete story plan in about an hour, and you’ll know right away whether mystery is the genre for you.If you already know mystery is your thing, the Udemy course or the book gives you everything from concept to finished manuscript.And if you’re building a writing career. Maybe you want to write mysteries and thrillers, or you need help getting published, the Author’s Success Bundle gives you personal access to me across all of it. That’s the path I’d take if I were starting fresh today.