Course description
In this course, learn about the four types of stories and how they relate to mysteries. Discover the three-act story structure and how to propel the action forward to a climax, followed by a release of tension as your readers experience a great finish. Examine the between story and plot and get a chance to experiment with viewpoints to see which one works best. Learn special techniques that apply to mysteries, including crime scene description, MacGuffins, and the use of red herrings to misdirect your readers and create suspense. Following each lesson, you will get to practice on your own story.
Course details
Additional information: This course is offered through ed2go. Find out more about ed2go courses.
ed2go courses
These 6-week online courses are designed for working professionals and those seeking personal advancement. From the start date, students have access to their courses 24/7. There are no live lectures or specific days and times students must be logged in. Each Wednesday and Friday, the instructor releases a lesson, for a total of 12. There is a 2-week period at the end of the course to complete the final exam.
Ends: Feb. 17, 2025
Ends: Mar. 17, 2025
Ends: Apr. 14, 2025
Ends: May. 12, 2025
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Winter 2025 registration opens November 4, 2024. Spring 2025 registration opens March 17, 2025.Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery