Writing Prompts: Cozy Mysteries
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One of my favorite genres is cozy mysteries. They’re great for a low-key read on an airplane, road trip, or before turning out the light at night. But writing them can be a little tedious and challenging, because, well, let’s be honest — there are only so many kinds of mysteries to solve. So, I’ve come up with some cozy mysteries writing prompts that might help!
Having fun packaging for said mysteries makes all the difference. So, try these to help you break down that brick wall known as writer’s block.
- A cat is prowling around a murder victim’s house while the police detective investigates and it knocks over an urn. But instead of ashes, an ancient Egyptian necklace falls out…
- Setting: small village in Iceland. Murder victim: local tour guide. Single clue left at murder scene: a hunk of rare Italian cheese. Whodunnit?
- Florida man wins the lottery and finally goes on the vacation to Colorado Springs he’s always dreamed of. Out on the hiking trail, he discovers something in the knapsack he picked up from a local adventure shop. Before he can do anything about it, he keels over dead…
- The murder weapon: a stone globe. The victim: a veterinarian in New York City. The murderer: the owner of a small, yellow bird. Why’d they do it?
Note: This article is adapted from the author’s personal blog at ritajpike.com.
Looking for more mystery or writing prompts? Check out these offerings from the staff and contributors at the MockingOwl Roost.
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- Winner! – Dark/Mystery Fiction
- Writing Sprints to Break Through Writer’s Block
- The Vinyl Detective – Written in Dead Wax, a Mystery Novel Review
- Bait & Swiss – Cozy Mystery Review
- Fantasy Fiction Writing Prompts
- Action/Adventure Writing Prompts
- Cozy Mystery Review: The Cat Who Series
Editor-in-Chief of The MockingOwl Roost, Rita Mock-Pike is the granddaughter of aviatrix, Jerrie Mock, first woman to pilot an airplane solo around the world. Rita has found inspiration from her grandmother’s life and flight and pursued many of her own dreams in theatre, podcasting, novel writing, and cooking up delicious food from around the world. She now writes on food, travel, pets, faith, and the arts. She’s happily married to Matt, and faithfully serves the very fluffy kitten queen, Lady Stardust.
