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The ideal course for those looking to learn the fundamentals of writing their first work of crime fiction.
This ten-week Crime Writing course will include an in-depth look at what makes a crime novel and how to make your own writing strong, compelling and ready to submit.
Areas covered will include plotting, characterisation and analysis of all the elements that give a book that page-turning quality. It is suitable for both beginners and also those who have already started writing but need some direction.
For new and more experienced writers who want to learn the fundamentals of writing crime fiction.
No prior knowledge of crime fiction required as course is suitable for beginners or those who would like more direction.
You will need a good level of spoken and written English to enrol on this course.
Students who attend 70 per cent of the classes will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
You will learn a variety of techniques from creating characters that live off the page, to how to build a plot and how to use effective description. Other topics include building tension and pace into your writing; creating crime scene settings; and how to use research to bring veracity to your stories.
Teaching takes place once a week for ten weeks, from 18:30 to 20:30 pm on every Tuesday.
After this course, students might also be interested in Short Story Writing, Novel Writing and Longer Works, and Writers' Workshop.
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