Training Course:Mystery WritingSchool/Trainer:Carroll Community College
Westminster, Maryland, United States
Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online | On-site | Blended | Self-paced
Course Description:
'' If you consider the books you’ve read most recently, you may be surprised to discover that many--if not all--are mysteries. From Dan Brown to Dennis Lehane, mysteries are hot items on today’s best-seller lists.
This course will teach you the techniques you need to know if you want to become a best-selling mystery author.
Mystery Writing begins by introducing the four story types and then explains how they relate to mysteries. It then reveals the three-act story structure, which is any story’s key to success. Next, it shows you how to propel the action forward to a climax, followed by a catharsis in which your readers feel the release of tension that accompanies a great finish.
The difference between story and plot is one of the most important distinctions in fiction writing--and one that many professional authors don’t fully understand. But you will have mastered it by the end of this course. You’ll also get a chance to experiment with viewpoints and see which one works best for your mystery. And you’ll write a complete scene from your story and learn the internal structure that makes every scene feel right.
Finally, you’ll delve into the special techniques that apply to mysteries, including crime scene description, MacGuffins, and the use of red herrings to misdirect your readers and create suspense.
Examples from real mystery novels will show these techniques in action. Then, following each lesson, you’ll get to practice on your own story. And when you have questions or insights to share, you can join your instructor and classmates in a dynamic, interactive discussion area.
This information-packed online course combines the best advice of many writing professionals, tempered with the instructor’s own experiences as a mystery writer. Follow the guidelines taught in this course, and you’ll be well on your way to writing a successful mystery of your very own!
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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.carrollcc.edu/
http://www.ed2go.com/carrollcc/
Phone:410-386-8100
School Address:
Continuing Education & Training
1601 Washington Rd.
Westminster, MD 21157
USA
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