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Whodunit: How to Write a Mystery Novel

  • February 25, 2025
  • March 25, 2025
  • 4 sessions
  • February 25, 2025, 2:00 PM 3:15 PM (EST)
  • March 04, 2025, 2:00 PM 3:15 PM (EST)
  • March 18, 2025, 2:00 PM 3:15 PM (EDT)
  • March 25, 2025, 2:00 PM 3:15 PM (EDT)
  • Harbor

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This class has a limited enrollment of 20 students.  For more information see: Limited Enrollment Classes

Course Description:  Over four sessions, this course will teach students how to develop characters, construct a plot using conventions of this genre, sequence "reveals" along the way, and structure a writing schedule. Classes will include writing exercises, sharing work, and class discussion.

Location: Harbor 

Dates/Times: Tuesdays Feb 25 to Mar 25, from 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm (no class 3/11/25)

Instructor: Ellen Frankel

Ellen Frankel received her BA from University of Michigan and her Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Princeton. She has published 12 books, including three mystery novels. She's also written librettos for operas and choral pieces. Her teaching experience includes creative writing for young people, college composition courses, business writing, and literature courses.

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