1. Introduce detective: - "Describe the detective." 2. Describe the crime: - "What crime occurred?" 3. Choose the setting: - "Where is it set?" 4. Establish the atmosphere: - "How's the mood?" 5. Create suspense or tension: - "Build tension." 6. Present the initial clues: - "First clues?" 7. Show character reactions: - "Reactions to crime?" #Writing #Novel