Chart the course of the detective's investigation. Include the initial discovery, the gathering of clues, and the false leads.

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- Writing Mystery Develop Your Plot - Step 1: Outline the Investigation
- Writing Mystery Develop Your Plot - Step 2: Plan the Climax
- Writing Mystery Develop Your Plot - Step 3: Decide the Resolution

Steps of Writing Mystery Hard-Boiled Detective: Develop Your Plot

Writing Mystery Develop Your Plot - Step 1: Outline the Investigation

Determine the climax of your story. This is typically when the detective confronts the perpetrator or uncovers the final piece of the puzzle.

Writing Mystery Develop Your Plot - Step 2: Plan the Climax

Decide how your story will be resolved. This could involve the detective solving the mystery, but at a personal cost.

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