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Master Classes
(Preregistration and additional fees required: $40/one class, $65/two)
Master Class I: PLANNING THE PLAYS
Painless Research with Kathy Lynn Emerson (Limited to 50 participants) A workshop on how to dig up those elusive details that make historical mysteries--whether they're set 30 years ago or 200--come alive . . . and have fun doing it. Among the topics covered are how to evaluate a printed source, tips on using library resources, the benefits of hands-on research, the pitfalls of doing research online, and why historical accuracy is important, even though you're writing fiction. There will be time for participants to ask questions at the end. Presenter:
Kathy Lynn Emerson
![]() Master Class II: WHO'S ON FIRST
"Point of View" with Hallie Ephron (Limited to 50 participants) Writing crime fiction, or any other kind of fiction for that matter, is all about making choices, and one of the first choices you make when you sit down to write fiction is point of view. The tried and true point of view in the mystery genre is first person, but more and more authors are using multiple viewpoints to tell their stories. This workshop, we'll explore:
Presenter:
Hallie Ephron
![]() Master Class III: HITTING IT OUT OF THE PARK
Ten Key Ingredients For a Successful Thriller with Gary Braver (Limited to 50 participants) After distinguishing the fundamental differences between mysteries and thrillers, Gary will discuss ten basics that are found in successful thriller novels, referencing bestsellers known to most readers. Whether or not you're writing a thriller, the discussion will offer some insights into the essentials common to both thrillers and mysteries as well as requisites of good fiction. Presenter:
Gary Braver
![]() Master Class IV: PEEWEE LEAGUE
Writing for Young Audiences with Peter Abrahams (Limited to 50 participants) Peter Abrahams, thriller writer and author of the award-winning and bestselling Echo Falls mystery series, will talk about writing mystery fiction for young audiences. His class will address:
Presenter:
Peter Abrahams is the author
of eighteen novels, including End of Story, Oblivion, and Lights Out,
which was nominated for an
Edgar best novel award. He also writes the best-selling Echo Falls series for younger readers.
He lives on Cape Cod.
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