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Is it your dream to write the next New York Times bestselling mystery? Let author Eric Beetner show you how. In this one day class, he'll explore the subgenres of mystery: Hardboiled, Noir, procedural, cozy, and traditional P.I. stories. Eric will show you how to use a mystery to enhance any story. You'll also learn the tools of the trade such as the MacGuffin, the red herring, and Chekhov's Gun. Through fun, in-class exercises, you'll pitch your setup, find the genre that fits your story and get some great ideas for how to compose it. By the end of the class, you'll have written a suspenseful, killer opening scene that instantly hooks your reader, have a genre specific reading list, and you'll be well on your way to writing your masterpiece. Trench coat not included.
Instructor: Eric Beetner
Sunday, June 22
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $90 (includes snacks and tea)
Location: Writing Pad East (688 S Santa Fe, Apt. 312, Los Angeles, CA 90021)
Note: Class is limited to 10 students.
About Eric Beetner:
Eric Beetner is the author of "The Devil Doesn't Want Me," "Dig Two Graves", "White Hot Pistol," "The Year I Dies Seven Times," "Stripper Pole At The End Of The World," " Split Decision," and "A Mouth Full Of Blood." He has published over 60 short stories online and in print publications including Kwik Krimes, Beat To A Pulp: Hardboiled Vol 2, Shotgun Honey: Reloaded, Hoods, Hot Rods and Hellcats, Discount Noir, Grimm Tales, Pulp Ink, Off The Record, Junk, needle magazine, Thuglit and more. Eric won the 2012 Most Criminally Underappreciated Writer in the Stalker awards, he's been a finalist for the Derringer Awards for short fiction and a top three finisher in the Million Writers Award for best fiction. He's also published the story collection A Bouquet Of Bullets (Snubnose Press) and co-authored the novels One Too Many Blows To The Head and Borrowed Trouble with JB Kohl. Eric also has sold four scripts and the film he wrote and directed, Taking Your Life, won the audience award at the California Independent Film Festival and played several other festivals around the country.
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LocationWriting Pad East (View)
688 S Santa Fe, Apt. 312
Los Angeles, CA 90021
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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