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by Susan K. Perry, Ph.D.
Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. is a social psychologist, writer, and writing consultant. Among her books are Writing in Flow: Keys to Enhanced Creativity. See full bio
December 20, 2008, Creativity

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Mystery's Role in Writing

By Susan K. Perry, Ph.D. on December 20, 2008 in Creating in Flow

To keep readers motivated to turn pages, much fiction contains an element of mystery, even when the book isn't a genre mystery novel. Just as the unknown keeps the reader intrigued, it helps the writer keep writing. To find out more about mystery's role, I interviewed Dennis Palumbo. A former Hollywood screenwriter whose latest book is a collection of mystery short stores, From Crime to Crime, Palumbo is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in creative issues. Read More

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