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Author:  Lady Elanor [ July 2nd, 2014, 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Motive
I really dislike it when I read a Mystery, and at the end the motive seems to be extremely fake, or over the top.

How do you chose a good motive that fits in with your MC's character? How do you create a unique motive without it being far fetched, or over the top?
Author:  Idril Aravis Mimetes [ July 2nd, 2014, 3:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motive
I haven't attempted to write mystery yet, but I do agree that the motive matters a great deal. I've come across mystery novels that, when I read the end and learned the reason, it was just so..."meh." :P :rofl:

I think it has to be believable and nothing too far-fetched and absurd. Or something so cliche as to be boring.
Author:  Lady Elanor [ July 2nd, 2014, 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Motive
I know, I like to be surprised, and definitely not disappointed at the end of a mystery. :)
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