Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method
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By Ana Mafalda Damião
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Unraveling a crime is thrilling. Creating one? Even better.
If you've ever dreamed of writing a mystery novel with a puzzling crime, hidden clues, false leads, suspicious characters, and a brilliant detective, this practical guide is for you. Whether you're a beginner or struggling to finish that mystery draft, "Writing a Mystery Novel Using the Investigative Map Method" gives you the structure, tools, and confidence to bring your story to life.
At the heart of this guide is the Investigative Map Method — a visual and intuitive planning tool designed to help you plot your crime novel step by step. Like a GPS for your mystery, it ensures every clue, twist, and suspect is placed with purpose and logic, leading to a satisfying and coherent final reveal.
This book walks you through:
Instead of staring at a blank page or getting lost in plot holes, you'll learn to:
By the end, you'll have a complete toolkit — and possibly your first draft well underway.
Perfect for plotters, puzzle-lovers, and storytellers who want an innovative, strategic approach to writing mysteries. The Investigative Map doesn't just show you how to tell a mystery — it shows you how to build one.
Your mystery novel starts here. The investigation begins now.