Mystery Novel I

WRITING X 415.1E

Start your mystery novel in this course that grounds you in the genre’s basics and helps you craft a compelling story.

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Online
Starting at $720.00
As few as 10 weeks
3.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn to identify mystery novel subgenres and what makes them tick
  • Get a sense of how to plot out the complex and nuanced storytelling of the mystery
  • Apply fiction writing techniques that make novels successful to your own mystery
  • Give and receive feedback on written work as part of a writer’s workshop

About this course:

Crime novel of all types—be they cozies, hard-boiled or thrillers—often appear on the bestseller lists. But mysteries are challenging novels to write due to their complex plots, the necessity of planting of clues and red herrings, and the unraveling of the crime. Mystery Novel I provides both aspiring and experienced writers with the genre-related tools necessary to plan a mystery, along with exploring the craft skills all writers need, including POV, capturing a vivid sense of place and creating characters that live off the page. Students also provide peer critiques, since writers benefit as much from providing feedback as receiving it. The goal is to complete a compelling opening and a first chapter of up to 25 pages in the first of this two-course sequence.

Fall 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
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Wednesday 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT
Canceled
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Instructor: Aaron Philip Clark
399404
Fee:
$720.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

No meetings November 27.

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This course is held via video teleconference. Instructors use Zoom to offer live class meetings at the designated class meeting time. Students must be present at the course meeting time as each student’s final grade may include scores for participation. Please inform your instructor if you will miss a class meeting. You are responsible for any class information you missed. We suggest you arrange with a fellow classmate to share their notes when feasible.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 16, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Online
Wed Oct 2, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 9, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 16, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 23, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Oct 30, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 6, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 13, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Nov 20, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Dec 4, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Online
Wed Dec 11, 2024
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
Remote Classroom

Winter 2025 Schedule

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Details
Format
 
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This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 04, 2024 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Kris Neri
400622
Fee:
$720.00
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Notes

Enrollment limited to 15 students; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. 

This online course is conducted through Canvas, a secure website that allows students to log in to access lectures, discussions, and other course materials on demand. There are no required live class meetings. Each course is structured with weekly assignments and deadlines. Lectures and coursework are accessible throughout the week. Workshops are conducted in writing via discussion boards with your instructor and classmates.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2025
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

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