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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

"This class was an excellent primer in mystery writing."

- Cassandra Ritas
Policy Analyst

"My only writing experience has been police reports and search warrants, so this was a little scary for me. But I really embraced the assignments and the critiques."

- Cynthia Caterson
Police Officer

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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
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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

Mystery I is for beginners or anyone who wants to brush up on the fundamentals.

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(3.0 CEU)

Online Classes

Tuition: $395, Returning Students $365 . Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 16 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Jul 8	Tuesdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class

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

Prerequisite: Mystery Writing I or the equivalent.

View a course syllabus.

Which level is right for you? How to Choose a Level

(3.0 CEU)

Online Classes

Tuition: $395, Returning Students $365 . Registration Fee $25.

Each class strictly limited to 14 students, ages 18 and up.

Starts	Meeting Day	Location	Time	Special	Enroll
Jul 17	Thursdays	Online	24 hrs. a day	Sample Class

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