Genre Guide — Mystery

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist(s) (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Introduce the lead detective(s) and their place within the law enforcement hierarchy, highlighting their strengths, weaknesses, and personal baggage. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a seasoned detective with a strong sense of justice and a dedication to the law, is introduced within the context of their law enforcement team. This might involve a detective duo with contrasting personalities and approaches, or a lone wolf detective who clashes with their superiors. Their backstories, including past cases, personal struggles, and relationships with colleagues, are established, adding...

Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-1,500 words): Establish the protagonist’s normal life and personality before the mystery begins. Dig Deeper Introduce your amateur sleuth. What’s their background? Are they a retired English professor, a quirky bookstore owner, or a nosy neighbor? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What is their personality like? Are they witty, observant, a bit clumsy, or fiercely independent? Give the reader a sense of who they are and why they might be drawn into a mystery. Establish their “ordinary world” before the crime disrupts it. What...

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Export All to RTF Copy All to Clipboard Section Your Notes Introduction of Protagonist (Approx. 0-2,000 words): Establish the protagonist’s cynical worldview, their troubled past, and the gritty urban landscape they inhabit. Dig Deeper The protagonist, a hardened detective with a troubled past and a cynical worldview, navigates the mean streets of a corrupt city. Haunted by past mistakes and jaded by years of dealing with the underbelly of society, they operate in a moral gray area, often bending the rules to achieve their own brand of justice. Their world is a gritty urban landscape, filled with dimly lit alleys,...