Thread by @JaneFriedman

For cozy mystery: (1) Identify your sleuth and her intriguing profession to unlock the door to your story. What unique setting and secondary characters come to mind? says @ajthenovelist

Develop a character problem the sleuth will need to overcome to eventually see the solution to the crime. How can this problem help or hinder her while investigating?

Outline a personal reason for the sleuth to get involved and a reason the police can't be trusted to solve the crime. These will provide plausible and powerful internal and external motivation to act. What's odd about the murder to the sleuth? Why is she so invested?

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