Your videos are SO thorough and helpful. I'm a writer in another genre looking to make the jump into cozies and these have been absolutely invaluable. Thank you so much!

@janekalmes

3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome, Stefanie, I’m glad they’ve helped!

I'm setting out trying to start writing and out of all the videos and books I've consumed over the years, yours have been the most helpful.

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Mark! Truly appreciate that.

Being an underwriter, I was wondering why I would want to produce a shorter piece... lots of great ideas here. I really enjoy your content and hope you get the boost the channel deserves.

@janekalmes

3 жыл бұрын

Alex, your comment has me glowing! Thank you!

Some great information and plenty of things to consider. Enjoyed watching.

@janekalmes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Lee, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Congratulations on a year! Thanks for the content and inspiration! Now, where is the Fiction Technician merch?

@janekalmes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, dude, and thanks for all the support along the way!

I always wondered when Columbo figures out who did it

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking maybe he knows from the moment he walks in. He asks some little question… “now, why would the victim do a thing like that?” And the murderer, like a dummy, tires to answer instead of shrugging and saying, “I dunno, that’s your job.” That’s when Colombo knows he’s got 'em. Only the murderer works so hard to try and explain away every inconsistency.

LOL, what great Monk scenes! Interesting topic. So many things I’d never even thought about. Thanks for the video. Oh, just one more thing 😉 Do you have any videos where you talk about the editing process?

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

Hmm… there’s this one, but it’s on line editing, not developmental editing:"L kzread.info/dash/bejne/q42osZmKY7HgZrw.html

@aixa759

2 жыл бұрын

@@janekalmes I was actually interest in line editing, so the video was perfect.

Perfect Alibi: the sleuth herself!

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great one! I think I’d be tempted to break that alibi by using a time-shifted murder. (I talked about those here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/q6x-lJh-opzFYrA.html)

Want to write a cozy mystery? Learn ALL the steps here: kzread.info/head/PL3KL6Jqx65DjZcAKroahZ3eP5mo-D2u1S

My favorite show Columbo episodes are mostly how done it

@janekalmes

2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching a lot of Colombo lately! It's old, but I think I love it!

Have you done a video on whydunits?

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Maybe. heck out this one? kzread.info/dash/bejne/qGeV0KqBcsvAcpc.html

Can you write a "just one more thing" character without having him or her say "just one more thing"? Because I would assume an author could get in trouble if they use the words "just one more thing".

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

A short phrase like that can’t be legally copyrighted… but you might tweak the sensibilities of other mystery fans. I would just think about other ways of phrasing this. “What I’m wondering is…” “Well, how about?” “Hate to bother you, but I’m still confused…” And

@mattmallecoccio8378

Жыл бұрын

@@janekalmes I am not sure. Phrases are being trademarked all the time, but I won't say you're wrong. I would have to check

Can you combine a whodunit with a howdunit?

@janekalmes

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

Yeah real life, never talk to the cops. Always talk through a lawyer.