Decide how much you will write each day or week to stay on track. Setting small, achievable goals can help keep you motivated.

Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 1: Set Writing Goals

Start your story with the crime or shortly before it happens to hook your readers from the beginning.

Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 2: Begin with the Murder

Use the outline you created to guide your writing. This will help ensure your story stays on track and includes all the necessary elements.

Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 3: Follow Your Outline

Once you've built up to the climax, write the ending of your story, making sure to tie up any loose ends and satisfy your readers' curiosity.

Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 4: Write the Ending

Writing the first draft of a cozy mystery involves four main steps: setting writing goals, beginning with the murder, following your outline, and writing the ending.

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Using your outline as a guide, start writing the first draft of your cozy mystery. Don't worry about making it perfect; focus on getting the story down on paper.

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