# Writing Cozy Mystery: Learn how to write cozy mysteries readers adore\. WCM offers guides, weekly blog posts, and resources for every cozy mystery writer\.

> Learn how to write cozy mysteries readers adore\. Discover guides, weekly blog posts, and expert resources on plotting, hooks, amateur sleuths, red herrings, charming settings, and keeping it cozy—no gore, all heart\.

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- [Meet Patti Ann](https://writingcozymystery.com/meet-patti-ann-stafford/)
- [7\-Act Structure](https://writingcozymystery.com/7-act-structure/)
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## Posts
- [Crafting Scenes That Move the Cozy Mystery Forward](https://writingcozymystery.com/528/crafting-scenes-that-move-the-cozy-mystery-forward/)
- [How to Keep Readers Guessing Without Frustrating Them](https://writingcozymystery.com/522/how-to-keep-readers-guessing-without-frustrating-them/)
- [Plot Hook: The Return of a Controversial Figure](https://writingcozymystery.com/518/plot-hook-the-return-of-a-controversial-figure/)
- [7 Plot Hooks That Instantly Grab Readers in Cozy Mysteries](https://writingcozymystery.com/486/7-plot-hooks-that-instantly-grab-readers-in-cozy-mysteries/)
- [Plot Hook: The Body at the Worst Possible Event](https://writingcozymystery.com/500/plot-hook-the-body-at-the-worst-possible-event/)

## Downloads
- [Scene Breakdown Quick Guide](https://writingcozymystery.com/download/scene-breakdown-quick-guide/)
- [Red Herring Ideas Cheat Sheet](https://writingcozymystery.com/download/red-herring-ideas-cheat-sheet/)
- [Cozy Mystery Planning Worksheets](https://writingcozymystery.com/download/cozy-mystery-planning-worksheets/)
- [Cozy Villain Elements](https://writingcozymystery.com/download/cozy-villain-elements/)
- [40\-Chapter Cozy Mystery 7\-Act CHEATSHEET](https://writingcozymystery.com/download/40-chapter-cozy-mystery-7-act-cheatsheet/)

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- [Plotting Foundations \& Hooks](https://writingcozymystery.com/category/plotting-foundations-hooks/)
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