1. Detective story

2. Detective story formula
A crime has been committed
There are many suspects
Someone is trying to solve the case

3. INSPIRATION Use your own experiences.
Use things that is happening around you.
Write the end of real cases which aren’t solved yet.
Copy already written detective stories to develop your own.

4. Crime scene Were is the crime committed?
A detailed description of the enviroment must be written.

5. Planning
You need to have a good planning in order to write a good detective story.
Start with introduction and resolution of the crime.
Make a mindmap or a pointlist.

6. …Actioncurve
It can be very interesting to create an actioncurve…

7. Writing tips
The villain and the detective should be equal. The battle between them should be equal. That leads to action.
Use the”Flag” trick. That could be for example that you will find out things in advance.
Use crime methods such as blood and hair analysis.

8. Writing tips Make your detective story interesting by using a threat.
Threat according to a special patern.
Kidnapping
Use peaceful and fast sections.
Let the victims get sympathy.

9. Dialog Dialog is an important feature in a detective story.
It makes the reader feel like a listener and involved.
Let the detective have a talking partner.
Try not to have too long dialogues.

10. Famous detectives: Hercules Poirot Miss Marples Sherlock Holmes Ture Sventon