
Adrian Quesada
Contributor
Contributor
With a background in journalism and content-focused digital marketing, Adrian now harnesses a lifelong passion for reading and writing to post on the NowNovel and Reedsy blogs about creative writing tips, the publishing process, and the current trends in diverse literary spheres. He's constantly torn between numbers and letters; if there's data, charts, figures, and percentages, you can be sure Adrian will break it down into a digestible, simple, and (sometimes) brisk read.
Outside of work, Adrian enjoys experiencing narratives through the unconventional medium of videogames, fussing over his aquarium's water quality parameters, and holding regular check-ins with a variety of tarot decks.
How do you weave the story of a mastermind murderer trying to outsmart a detective without falling into obvious and overdone tropes? How can you balance a cast of characters, each a potential suspect, within a mystery that’s interesting and grounded without being predictable?
Here are seven tips to write a great detective story and a mystery that only an ace detective can solve.
February 27th, 2025
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What makes a good story? Understanding the key elements of a great story and what satisfies readers regardless of finer details (such as genre) will help you write a more successful book. Let's break down ten key elements of every great story.
February 13th, 2025
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