Learn How to Write Crime Fiction Online Course

Writecrimefiction.com is an online course.  It is a step by step guide on how to write a successful crime novel and get it published.   The online course is suitable for those that have always wanted to write a novel, develop their creative abilities or been struck with a brilliant idea they would like express.

With this online 12 module course students will learn to create compelling characters, plot and structure engaging storylines and write effective dialogue. The course will outline the forensic science procedures required to write a successful crime thriller including: crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, DNA evidence, autopsies and police procedures.  The course will also explain how to get their crime novel published.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course students will be able to demonstrate:

• Greater awareness of the different types of crime fiction

• An ability to plot and structure your crime novel

• An ability to write great dialogue

• Develop strong characters, including those with sociopathic and psychopathic traits

• Create conflict, tension and suspense

• Create a believable crime

• Have an in-depth understanding of forensic science: crime scene investigation,

fingerprint analysis, DNA evidence and autopsy procedures

• Increased knowledge of police structures and procedures

• Greater understanding of how to get your crime novel published (print and e-book)

The course includes:

Assessment

• How to get started on your first novel
• Different types of crime thrillers

• How to plot and structure your novel
• How to write dialogue
• Developing strong characters, including those with  sociopathic and psychopathic traits
• Creating conflict, tension and suspense
• How to create a believable crime
• Forensic science: crime scene investigation, fingerprint analysis, DNA evidence and autopsy procedures.
• Police structures and procedures
• How to get your crime thriller published (print and e-book)

At the end of each module there is a multiple-choice self-assessment test consisting of 10 questions.  Each test has a minimum passing score of 70%, which you must achieve before you can move to the next module in the course. You can take each module test as many times as you like until you pass.

The testing system assesses your answers and calculates the score instantly. This means there is no waiting for an assessor to mark results, like other more outmoded courses.

Certificate

Students will receive a certificate to say they have completed the course.

The online course is suitable for those that have always wanted to write a novel, develop their creative abilities or been struck with a brilliant idea they would like express.

Requirements: There is no need to have a clear story or have developed interesting characters before you start the course, all you need to provide is enthusiasm and a determination to write your own crime novel.  However it is important that you read a lot of books in the crime genre, reading the work of successful crime writers is indispensable and there are many references to successful crime writers throughout the course.

After completing this course you may find you start to view things rather differently.  Snippets of an overheard conversation, reading newspapers and magazines will all stimulate your imagination and if you put into place the learning and tasks in this course you should be well on the way to writing your own crime novel.

After completing this course students may find they start to view things rather differently.  Snippets of an overheard conversation, reading newspapers and magazines will all stimulate their imagination and if they put into place the learning and tasks in this course they should be well on the way to writing their own successful crime novel.