"The mystery should be in the book, not in writing the book." So says Long Island's own multiple award-winning mystery author and former executive vice president of Mystery Writers of America, Reed Farrel Coleman. Through the use of innovative and engaging methods, students learn the professional tricks of the trade and how to avoid the pitfalls of writing a first mystery. Subjects of study include, but are not limited to: dramatic structure, plot creation, point of view, narrative voice, and character development. Everything from setting, to tone, to dialogue, to subgenre conceits are discussed. Individual routine, process, and cultivation of editorial skills
are also emphasized. By the end of the class, each student should have completed a polished and professional first chapter and a roadmap for writing a marketable mystery novel. Although the emphasis is on mystery writing, these lessons would benefit anyone interested in writing genre fiction.
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