Crime Writing Masterclass 2. Building the Crime Story: Suspects, Clues and Suspense

You may already have the seed of an idea, but how do you turn it into a crime story? In this practical workshop, celebrated author of Lara's Detective Agency series, Stella Oni, will guide anyone starting out in crime fiction who wants to begin shaping that idea into a workable story.

Using examples from classic and contemporary crime fiction, you will study the key building blocks of the genre, including:

The crime at the heart of your story How the plot begins to take shape The investigator's or viewpoint character's role The suspects, and the clues, and building suspense on the page By the end of the session, you should have a stronger sense of how your own idea will take form and how the main elements of a crime story work together. If you have started writing crime fiction and want to progress your story, this session is for you.

Price: £35 if booked individually. To maximise your experience, We recommend attending all three workshops for the reduced price of £90.

This event is recommended for anyone over the age of 16 years. We recommend booking early as spaces are limited.