mystery+writing

When you think of mysteries, what are some clues or elements you can think of? This could be from Scooby Doo mysteries, Nancy Drew or Hardy Boy mysteries or any other mysteries you could think of. You could use these elements and clues in your mystery planning process. Use the discussion tab to tell us what you think of. Jinkies, this is going to be fun. Mystery Cube

Interesting Beginnings. Today we are working on the first draft of our mystery. In order to draw the reader in to your story, you want to start off with an interesting beginning. If your first paragraphs are boring or too simple, the reader may choose to put your story down. Don't forget to use your senses in your description.

What beginning do you like better. > > Use the discussion tab to brainstorm ideas about interesting beginnings. You may build off of other writers ideas. >
 * “Last summer I went to the beach. We had a lot of fun.”
 * “I woke up and looked out the window. It was a beautiful day. When I went downstairs, I said to my daughter, ‘Let’s go to the beach today!’”
 * “It was only 6:45 am and already the temperature was over 90 degrees. The sizzling rays from the sun were attacking my face as I hit the snooze button. Ugghh, I couldn't fall back asleep because of the blazing heat. I couldn’t take another day of swimming in my own sweat! There was only one solution. I hollered up the stairs: ‘Hey guys, who wants to go to the beach today?!’”