How to Write a Mystery vs The Happy Writer: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Writing, Self help, Nonfiction
How to Write a Mystery
From 70 of the most successful mystery writers in the business, an invaluable guide to crafting mysteries—from character development and plot to procedurals and thrillers—“this is a writing guide that readers and…
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The Happy Writer
If you aren’t suffering, you aren’t creating. Right? Wrong! Writing can and should be joyful, fulfilling… even fun! Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- How to Write a Mystery is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 7 for The Happy Writer.
- How to Write a Mystery has the widest readership — 7 ratings behind its score.
Scores by source
| How to Write a Mystery | The Happy Writer | |
|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 4.1 (7) | 5.0 (1) |
Reception
| How to Write a Mystery | The Happy Writer | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 7 | 1 |
| Editions | 4 | 2 |
| Pages | 291 | 409 |