Taster Masterclass: first steps towards writing crime fiction

Key facts

  • Cost: £45
  • Credits: 0

Summary

Have you always wanted to write crime fiction but unsure where to start? What does it take to create compelling and believable crime stories? Would you feel more at ease learning face-to-face for the first time?  

 

Join this relaxed in-person masterclass for a gentle first step towards writing crime fiction with support, encouragement, and guidance. 

 

With years of experience encouraging nervous beginners, our expert tutor will gently guide you through the fundamentals of writing crime fiction: 

  • Getting started: planning the perfect murder 

  • Creating detectives, suspects and victims 

  • Genres – from cosy crime to police procedural 

  • Keep the reader guessing with alibis and clues 

 

Choose this masterclass if you want to learn from complete scratch: 

  • the basics of how to write crime fiction with encouragement, support and guidance 

  • how to use writing exercises to come up with new ideas  

  • how to build your confidence by optionally discussing and sharing your ideas with classmates and the tutor 

  • What kind of forms of writing and courses are available to nurture your interest in writing in the future 

 

So what are you waiting for? Bring a pen or a device to write with and get started on your journey as a crime writer with more confidence and enjoyment in your craft.