WRITING KILLER CRIME FICTION: A WORKSHOP WITH HALLIE EPHRON
The Mary Roberts Rinehart chapter of Sisters in Crime is sponsoring this workshop.
WORKSHOP DATE: Friday, January 9th, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
PLACE: Chatham University, Fifth and Woodland Road, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
REGISTRATION FEE: $30
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 19TH!
You know you're reading a great crime novel when you're up at three in the morning, unable
to put it down. When you finally get to sleep, the characters go romping around in your
dreams. You get to the final page and smack yourself in the head because the solution is a
complete surprise, and yet so obvious in retrospect. So how do you write one?
This workshop demystifies the art and artifice and gets down to the nuts and bolts of writing
killer crime fiction across the spectrum from cozies to thrillers. The first hour will focus on
story: from coming up with ideas, to formulating a premise, to developing a plot fueled by
the revelation of secrets. We'll talk about the thorny problem of where to start the novel
and how to slip in back story. In the second hour, we'll focus on character: how to create a
protagonist that makes the reader, a supporting cast, and of course, a worthy villain. A
take-away will be a mystery novel blueprint PLUS each registration fee includes a copy of
NEVER TELL A LIE.
For more information or to download a registration form, to to our website at
http://www.pghsinc.com/
WORKSHOP DATE: Friday, January 9th, 2009 from 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.
PLACE: Chatham University, Fifth and Woodland Road, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA
REGISTRATION FEE: $30
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 19TH!
You know you're reading a great crime novel when you're up at three in the morning, unable
to put it down. When you finally get to sleep, the characters go romping around in your
dreams. You get to the final page and smack yourself in the head because the solution is a
complete surprise, and yet so obvious in retrospect. So how do you write one?
This workshop demystifies the art and artifice and gets down to the nuts and bolts of writing
killer crime fiction across the spectrum from cozies to thrillers. The first hour will focus on
story: from coming up with ideas, to formulating a premise, to developing a plot fueled by
the revelation of secrets. We'll talk about the thorny problem of where to start the novel
and how to slip in back story. In the second hour, we'll focus on character: how to create a
protagonist that makes the reader, a supporting cast, and of course, a worthy villain. A
take-away will be a mystery novel blueprint PLUS each registration fee includes a copy of
NEVER TELL A LIE.
For more information or to download a registration form, to to our website at
http://www.pghsinc.com/
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Permalink Reply by D. C. Hawkins on
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One quick question: where is Shadyside?
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Permalink Reply by Annette Dashofy on
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Oops. Sorry. I did a cut and paste and failed to include a few minor details...like location. Shadyside is a suburb of PIttsburgh PA. I have added that info to the listing. Thanks for pointing it out.
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Permalink Reply by Laurie B on
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I live on the west coast and there's no way to make it there. Is it possible to buy a CD/DVD of the workshop? This conference is just what I need. (I met Hallie recently - she is wonderful!)
Laurie
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Laurie, sorry, no. It was two hour workshop with a lot of audience participation. It was not recorded.
And, yes, Hallie IS wonderful.
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