Known for providing resources on the craft, art, and business of storytelling, Mystery Writers of America (MWA) has been helping writers improve their skills for nearly a century. This handbook helps prospective authors navigate the mystery genre—from pacing and plotting to the business side of publishing. Gathering insights from some of the most respected writers in the field, this collection includes advice from Louis Penny, Jacqueline Winspear, Max Allan Collins, Jeffery Deaver, Tess Gerritsen, and Charlaine Harris.

"An embarrassment of riches…. A snappy, wise and expansive guide which in explaining how to write a mystery ends up illustrating much of what makes the genre so engrossing."—Minneapolis Star Tribune