Course description this course on crime writing is ideal for those with an existing interest in the crime fiction genre, as either a reader or amateur writer, looking to master the detailed and specific skills that they need to begin a rewarding and successful writing career in this thrilling field. The wide-ranging and varied course is split into ten interactive and intuitive modules and covers all of the knowledge and skills that you need to get started and make an impact as an author in the crime fiction market. What you will learn this course covers these key areas in detail, plus much more: the qualities and characteristics of a great crime fiction writer and some of the benefits and rewards that you can enjoy as a writer in this varied field an overview of some of the key sub-genres within crime fiction and a closer look at the fascinating careers and writing styles of some of the world’s best-selling crime authors deciding on your own particular writing style and identifying your all-important target readership groups tried and tested techniques to plan and build a gripping plot for your crime story great ways to structure and pace your story, including how to effectively build suspense and intrigue by using clues, red herrings and other techniques to keep your readers guessing how to choose the setting of your crime novel, including deciding on a great location for your book and the best time period in which to base your novel the importance of writing a thrilling...
Course description this course on crime writing is ideal for those with an existing interest in the crime fiction genre, as either a reader or
