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This course is ideal for: Writers who want to tell crime stories in a more realistic way
You’ll discover:
Everything you need to write about murder
Examples from crime fiction and real life
Key insights from law enforcement
Creative writing exercises and research methods
And much more.
“Anatomy of a Crime was compelling, with interesting insights into a fascinating topic. The case studies were great. Candice Fox is funny and clever and doesn’t pull her punches. You’ll love it.”
– Sarah Leov, Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder graduate
This course is ideal for: Writers who want to tell crime stories in a more realistic way
You’ll discover:
Everything you need to write about murder
Examples from crime fiction and real life
Key insights from law enforcement
Creative writing exercises and research methods
And much more.
“Anatomy of a Crime was compelling, with interesting insights into a fascinating topic. The case studies were great. Candice Fox is funny and clever and doesn’t pull her punches. You’ll love it.”
– Sarah Leov, Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder graduate
This course is ideal for: Writers who want to tell crime stories in a more realistic way
You’ll discover:
Everything you need to write about murder
Examples from crime fiction and real life
Key insights from law enforcement
Creative writing exercises and research methods
And much more.
“Anatomy of a Crime was compelling, with interesting insights into a fascinating topic. The case studies were great. Candice Fox is funny and clever and doesn’t pull her punches. You’ll love it.”
– Sarah Leov, Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder graduate
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| Online Learn from anywhere at your convenience. | On demand Learn at your own pace |
Candice Fox | $245 |
And if you’re really keen to flex your crime writing muscles, we provide you with exercises that will show you how to:
From crimes of passion to serial monsters, you’ll analyse real crime scenes, peruse real autopsy reports, watch real confessions and weigh the evidence to make your judgement.
You’ll see how top writers have drawn from real life to create lasting fictional monsters. The course encourages creative and analytical feedback through a range of discussion opportunities.
Perhaps you’ve always dreamt of writing a cutting-edge thriller, following dark-eyed detectives down smokey alleyways. Perhaps you’re just curious about humanity at its worst. Whatever your motivation, this daring journey into the mind of a killer will have you wondering about your neighbours like never before!
– Carmela D’Amore
– Andrew Carter
– Leanne Fry
– Naomi Shippen
This is one of AWC’s 35+ “self-paced” online courses. But what does that mean? Allow us to explain:
Whether you cheer for the baddies or your allegiance lies with the boys in blue, there is something in this course for everyone. (And knowing both sides of the story helps you to tell yours.) You’ll explore the personalities of some of history’s most compelling killers and the heroes who took them down.
It’s pretty simple really: this course is ideal if you’re writing or reading about murder. The unique perspectives of murderers, police officers, lawyers and victims will bring a whole new light to your fascination with evil. Being interested in this stuff is not about being a bad person; it’s about being a great writer.
Candice Fox is an award-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling crime and thriller author. Her latest novel is 2 Sisters Detective Agency, her seventh collaboration with iconic crime and thriller author James Patterson. Candice’s most recent solo novel The Chase, an electrifying cat-and-mouse thriller set in the Nevada desert, was the winner of the Best Crime Book in the 2022 Ned Kelly Awards. With James, she is also the author of The Inn, Hush Hush, Liar Liar, Fifty Fifty, Never Never and Black & Blue.
Candice’s Crimson Lake trilogy is a series of edgy suspense novels set in far north Queensland. The books were published by Penguin Random House Australia, starting with Crimson Lake in 2017 (now a hit TV series called Troppo – check out the trailer), followed up by Redemption Point in 2018, and the final instalment, Gone by Midnight, in 2019.
Candice lives and breathes the crime genre – and there’s no one better to take you deep inside the world of murder.
Q: Who is this course for?
A: It’s perfect for writers of crime fiction, thrillers, suspense, or any novel that involves criminal acts, police work, court scenes and prison. It’s also ideal if you’re writing true crime and want to uncover excellent research techniques and resources. You may simply have a fascination with crime and murder stories and regularly binge true crime podcasts etc. Or you’d just love to hear how bestselling author Candice Fox approaches her stories. There’s something for everyone here.
Q: Will this help me write my crime or thriller manuscript?
A: It’s a wonderful resource for authors in this genre, to inspire your stories and add layers of authenticity to your narrative. But for an in-depth course on writing techniques and publishing insights, we’d recommend also joining our Crime and Thriller Writing course – which breaks down the conventions of the genre and all the elements that go into commercially successful novels.
Q: Will this course keep me up at night?
A: Most likely – not just because the content within is so delightfully dark and fascinating but your mind will also start churning over new story ideas, characters and evil plots. It’s certainly not a course for the faint-hearted.
Q: I can’t stop drawing chalk outlines of people on random pavements. Can this course help?
A: It may not help you with that specific compulsion, but it will certainly give you insights into creating realistic crime scenes and investigations – using plenty of real cases.
Ready to add more dark and chilling details to your stories? Gather all the clues and compelling evidence you need in our Anatomy of a Crime: How to Write About Murder course – get it today!
| Starts | Course Creator | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course details: | ||||
| Online Learn from anywhere at your convenience. | On demand Learn at your own pace |
Candice Fox | $245 |
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