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"I learned how to read mysteries with the eye of a writer and how to apply those principles to my own work."

- Fran Levy
Magazine Writer

"I learned the mechanical aspects of writing a mystery. And I never realized how many categories of mysteries there were. Depending on your writing style, there is a niche out there for you. Without this course I would have remained Don Quixote tilting at windmills."

- Sam Reardon
Businessman

"This course gave me a solid overview of the elements of mystery writing, and an idea about how to put them together."

- Carla Norcott-Mahany
Lobbyist

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Nothing quickens the pulse faster than a good mystery, which is why millions of readers surrender themselves to the page-turning exploits of their favorite sleuths. Mystery is an expansive genre, welcoming amateur detectives, intellectual puzzle-solvers, policemen, private eyes, lawyers, spies, even average folk caught in a web of suspense. If crime is a central element, consider it a mystery.

To write riveting mysteries, you must merge the skills of a fiction writer with the clever tricks of the mystery trade. In our courses, you will learn about the various types of mysteries and their special requirements, as well as fundamentals of fiction craft.

Whether you seek to write short stories or novels, classic puzzlers or crime fiction, we’ll show you how to capture readers.

Select a class: Level I, Advanced
See also: Mystery Writing Online

Level I Mystery Writing \| 10-week Workshop
Using a balance of lecture, exercise, and feedback on work from the instructor and classmates, this course gives students a firm grounding in all the basics of mystery writing. Everything is presented in a clear, accessible manner. Write one/two short stories or begin a novel Lectures on basics of fiction and mystery craft Writing exercises Present work for critique (two times) Mystery I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals. View a course description. Mystery Writing I will not be offered in NYC in Winter 2009. Take this class Online Please call 877-974-8377 for the next scheduled date.

Advanced Mystery Writing \| 10-week Workshop
Focusing on developing projects and receiving feedback from the instructor and classmates, this course helps students sharpen their skills and work toward completion of publishable work. Writers often repeat Mystery II to continue their projects. Write or refine one/two short stories or begin or work toward completion of a novel Lectures that expand on basics of fiction and mystery craft Writing exercises Present work for in-depth critique (two times) Prerequisite: Mystery Writing I or the equivalent. View a course syllabus. Which level is right for you? How to Choose a Level Mystery Writing II will not be offered in NYC in Winter 2009. Take this class Online Please call 877-974-8377 for the next scheduled date.

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