What knowledge do you need to master before writing a mystery novel?

Writing mystery novels requires knowledge and skills;

1. Characterization: Reasoning which characters are suitable in the novel and how to portray the protagonist and villain with complex, contradictory and mysterious methods, thus arousing readers' interest and attention.

2. Plot arrangement: A mystery novel needs proper plot arrangement, including hints, foreshadowing, breakthrough points and plot climax. Let readers gradually understand the development process of the event and immerse themselves in it step by step.

3. Balance the rhythm: We should grasp the sense of rhythm in the process of plot development, which is no less than the tense and exciting plot and the slow and quiet depiction, so as to achieve an emotional and stress-free reading effect.

4. Manage the amount of information: Mystery novels need to disclose information related to the plot to a certain extent, which is not suitable for sensational recommendation to ensure the development and interaction of the whole plot.

5. Narrative mode: In order to make the plot more reasonable and natural, more literary and artistic, and realize the overall aesthetic feeling of its works, mystery novels need a simple and accurate narrative mode.

6. Thinking jump: Mystery novels can use some skills of thinking jump to make readers doubt, guess and speculate, improve their thinking activity, and thus better enjoy the reading experience.

7. Emotional expression: In mystery novels, emotional expression is one of the keys. The author needs to let readers know deeply about the emotions and motivations of each role through plot and characterization, so as to better produce emotional singing and thinking.

To sum up, writing a mystery novel requires comprehensive application of knowledge and skills in characterization, plot arrangement, rhythm balance, information management, narrative mode, thinking jump, emotional expression, etc., in order to make the work have novel ideas, attractive plots and excellent literary performance.