Mystery: Thriller Fiction Writing & Ready-Made Plot

Achieve Fiction Writing Excellence: Learn Key Techniques in Novel Structuring and Detective Fiction Plotting

Created by: Mike Dickson
Story Structure Expert and Fiction Plot Creator

What Will I Learn?

• Mastery of Novel Structure: Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of novel structure, particularly the 18-part story structure.
• Character Development Skills: Participants will develop the ability to create complex, multi-dimensional characters.
• Enhanced Plotting Techniques: Learners will acquire advanced skills in plotting a novel.
• Incorporation of Thematic Elements: The course will enable learners to skillfully incorporate various thematic elements into their writing.
• Practical Application through Project Work: Learners will apply the concepts learned by creating their own novel outline based on "Echoes of the Past" template.

Requirements

• Basic Writing Skills: A fundamental understanding of writing, including grammar, sentence structure, and basic storytelling principles.
• Interest in Mystery or Historical Fiction: While the course is structured to be broadly applicable, it specifically focuses on crafting a mystery novel with historical elements.
• Commitment to Completing a Writing Project: As the course involves developing a novel outline.
• Ability to Accept and Apply Feedback: Part of the learning process involves receiving and incorporating feedback.
• Creative Thinking and Imagination: Writing fiction, especially in the mystery genre, requires creativity and imagination.
• Basic Research Skills: Since the course includes integrating historical elements, basic research skills will be beneficial.
• Time Commitment: Writing a novel is a time-intensive endeavor.

Target audience

• Aspiring Novelists: Individuals who have dreamed of writing a novel but haven’t known where to start.
• Aspiring fiction writers Mystery and Historical Fiction Enthusiasts: If you find yourself captivated by the intrigue of mystery novels or the rich tapestry of historical fiction, this course is ideal.
• Established novelists budding writers with basic skills: Ideal for those who have foundational writing skills and are looking to take the next step.
• Writers Seeking Structured Guidance: If you have been writing short stories, blogs, or other forms of creative writing and seek to transition to longer, more complex works, this course offers the roadmap to expand your skills into novel writing.
• Creative Individuals Seeking a New Challenge: Even if you haven’t written much before but have a strong creative streak and a love for stories, this course will help channel your creativity into the structured form of a novel.
• Self-Motivated Learners: This course is for those who are self-driven and committed to working on a long-term project.