Writing Crime: murder, morgues, mayhem

by Ellie Marney

Description

Ever wanted to try your hand at crafting a crime story? Don’t make the same mistakes I did first time around, throwing red herrings about willy-nilly! In this workshop, discover a few practical tips and suggestions on how to get the words out of your head and onto paper, as well as how to brew the perfect mystery.

Topics:
  • What’s your poison? – puzzle and characters
  • Shut up and write
  • Beat up your hero
  • Evil masterminds: crafting a good villain
  • Blood spatter: police and forensics
  • Killing your darlings

Details

Audience

Senior secondary students/general audience

Duration

50-60

Requirements

Whiteboard

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