Learn about the different mystery tropes and subgenres while obtaining the building blocks for your caper!
Learn how to differentiate the unique mystery tropes while gaining a better understanding of the expectations surrounding popular mystery subgenres. Explore important tools related to crafting clues and red herrings. Beginners will have the opportunity to use the tips provided to craft their own miniature plot outline.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Mystery tropes
- Mystery subgenres
- Plot expectations
- Setting tools
Time requirements
- No time required outside of class.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is intended to help beginners interested in writing their own mystery novel.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
