Writing Crime Fiction: craft your novel with a bestselling crime fiction author - Blackheath - Private lessons

Writing Crime Fiction: craft your novel with a bestselling crime fiction author

From 111.45 C$ /h

Crime Fiction continues to be the most popular genre in books, TV and film. Learn the ins and out of writing crime fiction from an author with an MA in Crime Fiction from the University of East Anglia.

This course covers the following:
The various sub-genres of crime fiction with their unique tropes
The enduring appeal of crime fiction
How to structure your story
The various processes of writing a novel
Feedback on your idea, your writing and your narrative voice

Extra information

I'll scale the course to your requirements. Come with a work in progress, an idea, or a blank page.

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About Me

I'm a published author of the Most Unusual Mysteries, a comedy crime series set in Blackheath, London. I came to writing later in life and am enthusiastic about encouraging others to write that book they've been thinking about for years. I run a weekly writing group with a diverse group of writers and regularly participate in literary festivals in the UK and abroad. I'd love to help you develop an idea, refine a manuscript or just learn about the genre of crime fiction. Let me know how I can help.

Education

University of Texas: BA Art History
Open University: MA Art History
University of East Anglia: MA Creative Writing (Crime Fiction)

Experience / Qualifications

I write the Most Unusual Mysteries series. The first book was published in 2023. I'm working on the third book now.

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

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Duration

60 minutes

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English

Skills

Creative writing

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