Using SETUP and PAYOFF to Write Great Mystery CLUES

Today we’re talking about how to keep readers glued to your mystery novel by stretching out a single clue into a nice, juicy setup and payoff. We'll talk about:

*4 ways to do this
*why it has such an impact on the reader

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This video includes clips from:

Brick
The Da Vinci Code
Red Dragon

[pratiknarayanan]

You're a master mystery writer Jane. Your videos are incredibly helpful.

[mariavalente]

This makes so much sense I have no idea how I haven't learned this before and was still trying to write mystery.

[RAHilliard]

Also, stretching out clues, like stretching out an elastic band, increases tension.

[annavernick]

Yes! I can think of stories I've enjoyed with the stretched out clues and never really thought about how to do that. Thank you for the clarity!

[canimia]

This is so clever and intuitive! Very neat!

[joeywiles]

If I can just remember all this stuff…. Thanks for these videos!!!

[linetteholm]

You always come up with inciteful and key ingredients for creating a great cozy mystery. Tysm for all the work you put into your videos!

[TheLegem]

Thank you! I am learning so much from your videos ❤

[wiseauserious]

Edgar wright is the master of set-ups and payoffs, it's almost supernatural how effortless he makes them

[bostonhayworth]

The information in your videos is priceless

[leesa]

Just wanted to say I stumbled across your videos a few days ago and I am really enjoying them. I love the way you explain things and the way you use fun examples

[GUTOG]

Professor Jane strikes again! Your videos just keep getting better.

[alisongood]

You have been such a huge help. These videos on getting and giving clues have been hugely beneficial. It's what's been missing for this newbie.

[notprocrastinating]

I'm binging your videos they're very informative, thank you for sharing

[RAHilliard]

Great as usual. Can't wait for next week's video!

[jcandye]

That's what I've been looking for, thank you so much! I could NOT figure out how to create clues. Thanks again, very helpful! :)

[storydtechtiverobertjones]

Great job! Like how you’re also promoting your book in the little window without stopping the video for a plug.Just went to Amazon and bought it 😊

[JuliaSusa]

You're Videos are so amazing and helpful 💖 thank you very much 🌷

[ananyachoudhury]

Super helpful info... Thinking back on Mystery movies/ series I had watched and books I had read that I love, I totally see how they had used set-ups and pay-offs. Thanks for guiding us on how to do that...waiting for the next one

[jesbrimer]

I love this video! It's helpful as a person's turkey pants lol. I think you answered this already, but how many clues should be in a cozy????