Program Overview
This online crime and thriller writing short course, led by best-selling author Caroline Green, covers the fundamentals of writing a crime novel, including plot, characterization, and building suspense. Suitable for both beginners and experienced writers, the course provides feedback on students' work and helps them develop their writing skills. The course fee is £290 and takes place once a week for ten weeks.
Program Outline
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This online crime and thriller writing short course is suitable for both beginners or those with some experience who want to improve their skills and receive feedback. The course will cover the fundamentals of writing a crime novel, including plot, characterization, and building suspense. Students will also have the opportunity to receive feedback on their own work. The course is led by Caroline Green, a best-selling author of crime fiction. She is a graduate of the Faber Academy and has an MA in Creative Writing from City University. Caroline has also taught crime fiction writing for the University of Oxford and the Arvon Foundation. The course is ten weeks long and takes place once a week for ten weeks, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The course fee is £290. Students who complete the course will be able to:
- Define what makes a crime story work
- Create believable characters
- Understand plot twists and how to use them
- Use effective description
- Build tension and pace
- Create settings that evoke a strong sense of place
Testimonials
"This course was excellent. It was well-structured, informative, and I learned a lot. I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in writing crime fiction. Caroline is a superb teacher who is knowledgeable and passionate. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to improve their writing."
- Sarah Wray, Former Student "Caroline Green is a fantastic teacher. She is knowledgeable, encouraging, and provides constructive feedback. She helped me to develop my writing skills and to understand the fundamentals of crime fiction. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in writing a crime novel."
- Niall Boyce, Former Student
