Taught the last of six sessions in my how to write a mystery novel class at Camosun College in Victoria. A terrific six-pack of writers, all with very strong story ideas, characters and best of all, desire to write.
Based on the tips, tidbits and techniques from my mystery writing primer, Youdunit Whodunit!, we discussed dialogue in depth. Then we went over their logline attempts, with the goal of trying to jam into the germ of a kernel of a seed the essence of their story. (more…)
