A STUDY IN MYSTERY: (LLWRC 837)
Look behind the curtain of the formulaic, but eternally popular genre: the Mystery Story. Learn about the constructions, tropes, types and methods that make the modern whodunit. Designed for both writers and fans of the mystery genre, class will include assignments and activities on plot, character web, record keeping, suspense, tension and conflict. Refine your work as you're asked the questions: Did you hide the clue well enough? Does the audience care about the victim? Is the suspense tight enough? By the end of the course, if the crime is writing a mystery story, the "Whodunit" will be you!
Tuesday Nights (7 sessions)
Oct. 17 - Nov. 28, 2023
6:30-9:00 p.m.
Continuing Education Building
540 Arapeen Drive (Research Park)
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
Class Resources:
Syllabus (Fall 2023)
Weekly Lecture Notes and Materials:
Week 1: Beginnings
Week 2: Elements & Stories
Week 3: Sleuths & Detection
Standard Manuscript Format guide
Week 4: The Other Guys
Week 5: Plots & Plotting
Week 6: Bits & Pieces and How To Write A Book
Week 7: Movie Night – The Last of Sheila
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