Jessica Fletcher really uses the sleuth's trap alot to catch her killers in Murder She Wrote. I can see why she uses it so much; it's a pretty good tactic! Never gets old. I cant wait to use this myself. My favourite is S1 E2 "Deadly Lady" where a sister tried to frame her baby sister for their father's murder. Jessica handed over a pair of shoes in a brown paper bag to the killer. She told Jessica her sister's shoes arent her style as she never wears pink. But Jessica never told her what colour the shoes were (cant see through a brown paper bag) only the killer would know. The reveal always gives me goosebumps. Thanks, Jane! Another stellar video :-)
So weird that I watched the first Columbo episode you mentioned with the exploding cigar case last night and was thinking about that as you were talking about setting up the villain for them to drop themselves in it. Laughed when you mentioned the very example I was thinking of!
I was thinking that the novel would end with my narrator getting married to the woman he loves, explains what the other suspects/characters are doing after the events of the book and the last line of the novel would be the first line of the novel, with Arthur starting to write the book. EDIT: By “ending”, I thought you meant “what happens in the last chapter after the murderer’s been caught” ending
So amazing. I've never even thought about this topic (I'm still on the endless outlining stage) so I didn't think this video would be relevant to me. I clicked on it anyway because your videos are always valuable, and of course, it was!! Your channel is a goldmine.
Super helpful video as always! I’m definitely going to use some of these methods in my story. I’m actually pretty stuck in the plotting stage right now because I don’t know how to write a mystery subplot that drives character interaction (my real love in writing) forward. Any tips on writing cold cases or conspiracy theories (like government cover ups)?
Thanks! I talked quite a bit about cold cases and conspiracies in this livestream: More Secrets of Mystery Writing | Live Q&A th-cam.com/users/live7F6nopCv92Y?feature=share
Hello Jane! I wanted to THANK you for your amazing channel! Believe it or not i have gobbled all of your videos in 2 days! Now it is up to me, with your fantastic advice, to write something cool!
07:47 Sherlock Holmes did this a fair amount especially in "The Dying Detective" but also in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES in which he arranged for the target of the killer to be supposedly vulnerable when in fact Holmes and Watson were lying in wait.
Hi! I recently found your channel and I’m hooked! Your tips and knowledge are really helping me with my mystery 💜Are you going to do another Simple Mystery class? I missed the enrollment period 😭
I'm so sorry you missed the enrollment period--but I'm glad my tips are helping you! Currently, the plan is to run another round in the summer. Are you subscribed to my newsletter? Sign up here, and you'll get all the details when I begin the launch for another round! www.fictiontechnician.com/contact/
Excellent video and a major plot problem solver! ❤ Thank you again for your analysis and time spent rewatching these classics. And the cameos! Now I have to go watch a muppets movie…because that tiny scene broke my heart for a moment 😢
I think they're mostly going to work the same as in shows--although books, obviously, are a little longer and deeper, so that can change things up a bit. Have you seen this video yet? th-cam.com/video/IHn26nviHlM/w-d-xo.html
Hey Jane! 👋 thanks again for all the awesome vids. question: if you had an argument or fight with someone or some stress happens in your day, do you still try to write? sometimes I just keep reading what I wrote previously, in a desperate attempt to 'catch up' my thoughts. but it feels like a waste of time. what do you do ? also, if you write under these conditions is the writing still good ? also what about if the stress doesn't go away? like work for example cheers hope that all makes sense lol
Hey there! I've been thinking about your question. Here's my answer, but it's pretty specific to my own situation. As a homeschooling mom of four, I don't get a lot of time to write. I have one day per week when the kids are in activities and I can really sit down and have five hours together to get my head into my story. If I arrived at that time window in a terrible mood, yes. I would still work. Because the loss of that whole week's window would be too great a loss to bear. At the outset, my writing probably would suffer, but over the course of the day I think I'd find myself relaxing into it. In earlier times, when I had fewer responsibilities, I would have found it harder to commit to sitting down and getting that work in if I were upset. Perhaps I would have tried to work on my website, or social media, or something less creatively draining. BUT... I support muscling through and doing the work, because ultimately, having it done feels amazing.
Jessica Fletcher really uses the sleuth's trap alot to catch her killers in Murder She Wrote.
I can see why she uses it so much; it's a pretty good tactic! Never gets old. I cant wait to use this myself.
My favourite is S1 E2 "Deadly Lady" where a sister tried to frame her baby sister for their father's murder.
Jessica handed over a pair of shoes in a brown paper bag to the killer. She told Jessica her sister's shoes arent her style as she never wears pink.
But Jessica never told her what colour the shoes were (cant see through a brown paper bag) only the killer would know.
The reveal always gives me goosebumps. Thanks, Jane! Another stellar video :-)
Great episode, Avi!
Columbo was the KING of the sleuth trap
So true!
So weird that I watched the first Columbo episode you mentioned with the exploding cigar case last night and was thinking about that as you were talking about setting up the villain for them to drop themselves in it. Laughed when you mentioned the very example I was thinking of!
Wild!
I was thinking that the novel would end with my narrator getting married to the woman he loves, explains what the other suspects/characters are doing after the events of the book and the last line of the novel would be the first line of the novel, with Arthur starting to write the book. EDIT: By “ending”, I thought you meant “what happens in the last chapter after the murderer’s been caught” ending
Thank you for making these videos. I have learned a great deal. 😊
I'm so glad!
So amazing. I've never even thought about this topic (I'm still on the endless outlining stage) so I didn't think this video would be relevant to me. I clicked on it anyway because your videos are always valuable, and of course, it was!! Your channel is a goldmine.
Thank you so much!
*FINALLY!* My dear show Murder, She Wrote (made by the same guys who made Columbo) is finally on this channel!
It's so good!
Suitable for Framing is one of my faves
I actually used that one in my last video! th-cam.com/video/4rSkKeUbJu4/w-d-xo.html
@@janekalmes the look on Ross Martin's face was priceless when he was had.
I think the one with evidence left behind trick but there is none was done in monk
Super helpful video as always! I’m definitely going to use some of these methods in my story. I’m actually pretty stuck in the plotting stage right now because I don’t know how to write a mystery subplot that drives character interaction (my real love in writing) forward. Any tips on writing cold cases or conspiracy theories (like government cover ups)?
Thanks!
I talked quite a bit about cold cases and conspiracies in this livestream: More Secrets of Mystery Writing | Live Q&A
th-cam.com/users/live7F6nopCv92Y?feature=share
@@janekalmes perfect!! Tysm!
Hello Jane! I wanted to THANK you for your amazing channel! Believe it or not i have gobbled all of your videos in 2 days!
Now it is up to me, with your fantastic advice, to write something cool!
So great to hear! I'm glad you're finding them helpful.
07:47 Sherlock Holmes did this a fair amount especially in "The Dying Detective" but also in THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES in which he arranged for the target of the killer to be supposedly vulnerable when in fact Holmes and Watson were lying in wait.
❤️ all of your videos. Just want to say that if I'm not giving a thumbs-up or commenting, I'm just not signed in at the moment. Great job 😁 👍
Thanks so much, I know I can always count on you to cheer me on!
@@janekalmes ❤
I had a crush on Paul Drake from Perry Mason as a kid.
Thanks for another great video!
Hi! I recently found your channel and I’m hooked! Your tips and knowledge are really helping me with my mystery 💜Are you going to do another Simple Mystery class? I missed the enrollment period 😭
I'm so sorry you missed the enrollment period--but I'm glad my tips are helping you! Currently, the plan is to run another round in the summer. Are you subscribed to my newsletter? Sign up here, and you'll get all the details when I begin the launch for another round! www.fictiontechnician.com/contact/
Excellent video and a major plot problem solver! ❤ Thank you again for your analysis and time spent rewatching these classics. And the cameos! Now I have to go watch a muppets movie…because that tiny scene broke my heart for a moment 😢
I love the Great Muppet Caper!
Could you do a video on howdunits can work in books if you already haven't?
I think they're mostly going to work the same as in shows--although books, obviously, are a little longer and deeper, so that can change things up a bit. Have you seen this video yet? th-cam.com/video/IHn26nviHlM/w-d-xo.html
@@janekalmes I don't think I have yet. Thank you
I have a question: can howdunits work in books?
I do believe they can, yes! But you don't see a lot of them.
Wow, this is a great identification and analysis of techniques to create a great ending. I will definitely be using these. Excellent job, Jane!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video, Jane, thank you!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for making this video! This is super helpful and great!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hey Jane! 👋
thanks again for all the awesome vids.
question: if you had an argument or fight with someone or some stress happens in your day, do you still try to write?
sometimes I just keep reading what I wrote previously, in a desperate attempt to 'catch up' my thoughts. but it feels like a waste of time.
what do you do ? also, if you write under these conditions is the writing still good ?
also what about if the stress doesn't go away? like work for example
cheers
hope that all makes sense lol
Hey there! I've been thinking about your question. Here's my answer, but it's pretty specific to my own situation.
As a homeschooling mom of four, I don't get a lot of time to write. I have one day per week when the kids are in activities and I can really sit down and have five hours together to get my head into my story. If I arrived at that time window in a terrible mood, yes. I would still work. Because the loss of that whole week's window would be too great a loss to bear. At the outset, my writing probably would suffer, but over the course of the day I think I'd find myself relaxing into it.
In earlier times, when I had fewer responsibilities, I would have found it harder to commit to sitting down and getting that work in if I were upset. Perhaps I would have tried to work on my website, or social media, or something less creatively draining. BUT... I support muscling through and doing the work, because ultimately, having it done feels amazing.
@Jane Kalmes thanks for the reply!!
yes im in a similar situation. .time is precious.
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Back at ya!