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

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- Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 1: Set Writing Goals
- Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 2: Begin with the Murder
- Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 3: Follow Your Outline
- Writing Mystery Write the First Draft - Step 4: Write the Ending

Steps of Writing Mystery Cozy Mystery: Write the First Draft

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.

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