What story made you say:“Okay, I need to write mysteries.” It could be a book, a TV show, a movie, or even a video game. Tell us the title and what grabbed you: • the twist • the detective • the vibe • the world • the theme

Every writer gets stuck somewhere—where does mystery writing get tricky for you? Do you struggle with: 🧩 clue placement 🧵 subplots 🎭 red herrings ⏳ pacing 😈 hiding the villain 🧠 detective logic Tell us where you get tangled, and let’s help each other untangle the web.

Welcome to The Detective’s Desk! Let’s get to know each other. Share a little about yourself: 📝 Your name or pen name 🔍 What kind of mysteries you write (cozy, thriller, YA, noir, historical, etc.) 🕵️‍♂️ Tell us about your detective or protagonist 📚 What you’re currently working on 🎯 What you want to improve or learn here Feel free to drop a fun fact too — your favorite tea, your favorite detective, or the twist that first made you fall in love with mysteries. Pull up a chair and say hi — we’re excited to meet you.