Crime Writing – Dreda Say Mitchell & Simon Brett, Guest: Sue Black

Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon 11th Apr - Sat 16th Apr, 2016
5:00pm - 10:00am

Location
Moniack Mhor, Kiltarlity, Inverness-shire , IV4 7HT

Good crime writing makes compulsive reading. These successful crime writers will offer insights into plotting, characterisation, embedding clues and building suspense through writing exercises, workshops and one to one tutorials. This week’s guest is a forensics professor, so bring your scientific questions. Some of the world’s most famous crime writers consult Professor Sue Black for authenticity.

Dreda Say Mitchell is the author of six novels. She received the CWA John Creasey Dagger and one of her novels was chosen for World Book Night UK. She is also a broadcaster, journalist and motivational speaker.

Simon Brett worked as a producer in the radio and television before turning to writing full-time. As well as the much-loved Fethering mysteries, the rs Pargeter novels and the Charles Paris detective series, he writes for TV and Radio. In 2014, he was awaeded the Crime Writers’ Association’s prestigious Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence and contribution to crime writing.

Professor Sue Black is the UK’s leading forensic anthropologist. She has worked on many high profile cases and appears in court as an expert witness both in the UK and overseas.

Crime Writing Bursaries

We are offering three bursaries of £200 which can be used towards course fees for either of our two crime writing courses this spring. The bursaries are available on a first come, first served basis. There’s more information about the bursaries here.

Special offer for members of the police force.

We are offering 10% off for members of the police force who would like to come on the course. All you need is a letter for your employer. Phone 01463 741675 or pay your deposit below and mention police in the comments.

Can’t make these dates? Try Crime Fiction with Andrew Taylor and Laura Wilson, guest Christopher Brookmyre, in June.

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