A class for WdC Writers' University |
A class for "WDC Writers University" Week 1: What is a Cozy Mystery and what is it not? Discuss what makes a mystery cozy or not. Homework: Watch 1-2 episodes of "Rosemary and Thyme" or "Murder She Wrote" or "Pie in the Sky" Week 1 ▼ Week 2: Hooks, locations, and main characters Discuss several different hooks, locations and main character attributes. Homework: Choose a hook, a location, and a main character Week 3: The murders and the mysteries Discuss the murder and the characteristics of the murdered individual for the 1st and 2nd murders. Homework: Find the victims Week 4: The usual suspects Discuss the suspects and various architypes Week 5: Clues and red herrings Discuss clues and red herrings. Generate a list of each. Homework: Pick 4-5 clues and 1-2 red herrings to use in your cozy mystery Week 6: Whodunit Discuss who committed the murder and the keys to their character Homework: Determine who the murderer is and why (if you don't already know) Week 7: Putting it all together Discuss issues people are having, plot holes, questions and concerns Homework: Create an outline for a cozy mystery Use NaNo threads for suggestions and ideas. (Link to threads for running gags, villains, clues, etc.) |