Hi again,
All being well you've begun your mystery story. You've chosen as your subject something you're expert on, be that music, science, language or puzzles.
Your plot should be cooking nicely now. To give you some idea of how to go about "thickening" it, I've upped another instalment of Baron Livingstone to my server. You can get it here.
You'll see how I've laid several mysteries before the reader. We still don't know what's the matter with Ruth, nor how she relates to Lady Eleanor. And there are many more mysteries to come!
I've introduced some Gothic elements too. The Linford house is straight out of a Gothic movie. We know there's a link to history here.
When you're plotting your own story, think about how much information you wish to give your reader. Not too much but not too little either; you want your reader to be so fascinated that he or she will be just dying to find out what's really going on.
So make your plot as thick as you want. Only don't forget you need action too. Think about alternating action and mystery. It's important how you pace your story.
See you on Saturday.
David
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