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My name is Jackie. I'm a mystery author with a book deal, and in my series Mystery Trope Talk, I break down the history of popular mystery tropes and how to write them right.

In this video, we explore essential red herring writing tips, why it's even called a red herring, and why red herrings are crucial in mystery and thriller writing. Whether you're crafting a psychological thriller or a classic whodunit, these writing techniques will help you master suspense and plot twists.

⏰ T I M E S T A M P S
➠ 00:00 Intro
➠ 01:02 Defining Red Herrings
➠ 01:32 Origin of the Term ‘Red Herring’
➠ 03:04 Why Readers Like Red Herrings
➠ 04:41 Types of Red Herrings
➠ 05:27 False Clues - Ex: A Study in Scarlet
➠ 07:08 Characters as Red Herrings - Ex: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
➠ 08:56 Multiple Crimes/Plot Threads - Ex: Death on the Nile
➠ 10:49 Tips for Writing Red Herrings
➠ 11:21 Make Each Suspect a Subplot
➠ 13:07 Do Not Leave Loose Threads
➠ 15:01 Balance Red Herrings and Real Clues
➠ 17:33 Allow the Detective to Misinterpret Clues
➠ 18:27 Ex: Knives Out
➠ 20:03 Play Fair
➠ 22:02 What to Watch Next
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