Who would have thought a murder mystery party idea could turn into a possible business?  Apparently Rae Walaska of Port Orchard. She was right!

A recent article from the Kitsap Sun talks about Rae’s journey into mompreneurship, one gruesome party at a time.  With the mind of a writer and the heart of a horror fan, she is living proof that even the most unique ideas can easily become a profitable business.

How can you make that work for you?  Easy.

Put your own writing to the test.

Grab some paper and a pen (or laptop and word program for the more tech savvy), then get to work on your own masterpiece.  If you need a little help, think like Clue.  Something big has happened, now lead your guests clue by clue through a maze of possibility.

Keep in mind that your story must guide everyone.  Be specific, but don’t give away too much information.

Not sure if your party story is business worthy?  Put it to the test with a group of your own friends.  There is no better way to fine tune the perfect mystery than by enlisting your friends to act it out for you.

Once you’ve created a couple unique party games, spread the word.

Host a party of your own or see if a friend is willing to host one instead.  Invite some potential clients for a meet and greet and take them for a step by step of one of your stories.  Chances are it will be a hit.  Furthermore, the word will spread about your mystery parties.  As word spreads, business will grow.

If you live in a decent sized town or city, consider using social networking as a form of advertisement.  This could mean twittering about new parties and discounts on Twitter, or starting your own fan page on Facebook.  Networking is a great way to get the word out about your new business, while allowing people to find you online.

As your business continues to grow, expand.

If someone is already planning to purchase one of your theme parties, offer to rent (or sell) some props that fit with their theme.  Not only would it compliment your existing business but it would offer you an opportunity for additional income.

If prop rentals don’t interest you, consider creating your own storefront. Not only could you throw large theme-based parties but it will allow you to turn a part-time idea into a dedicated business.

Bonus Benefits:

Low startup costs. You don’t have to have an outside office or storefront to get started, a home office and business phone would be good enough.

There is room to grow. Just because you start out writing party games does not mean that is all you can ever do. You have many different options for expanding on that basic idea.

Flexability. Writing is an insanely flexable form of business. Instead of the cookie cutter hours of 9 to 5, anyone who launches this kind of business can do so by writing at odd hours. This is perfect for parents, part-time entrepreneurs (who still hold a full-time job), or someone with outside commitments.