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January 14, 2025 at 03:23 pm Reply
DawsongrodMr.Korman, i am writing a book but I don’t entirely know how to reveal something the book is a murder mystery and how should i end it? Also, can i use brands like shake shack?
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January 14, 2025 at 05:27 pm Reply
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A murder mystery should end with the revelation of who did the murder and, probably, why. That should be revealed gradually in the story, and is not just a statement at the end. Unraveling the mystery is what a mystery book is all about. And yes, you can use names like Shake Shack and McDonald's, but it's always safer to make something up.
Good luck! -----Gordon Korman-----
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A murder mystery should end with the revelation of who did the murder and, probably, why. That should be revealed gradually in the story, and is not just a statement at the end. Unraveling the mystery is what a mystery book is all about. And yes, you can use names like Shake Shack and McDonald's, but it's always safer to make something up.
Good luck! -----Gordon Korman-----
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January 14, 2025 at 05:35 pm Reply
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Good luck with your book, Dawson. -----Gordon Korman-----
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Good luck with your book, Dawson. -----Gordon Korman-----
