Creative Writing Workshop: Murder and Mystery

Creative Writing Online Workshop: Murder and Mystery

Unlock the art of storytelling and create your own gripping mystery with Dymocks Tutoring’s Creative Writing Online Workshop: Murder and Mystery. This 3-hour online workshop is perfect for students aged 13–16 who want to hone their creative writing skills in a fun and interactive environment.

Guided by expert tutors, students will explore the key conventions of the mystery genre, drawing inspiration from iconic writers like Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Through games, activities, and group discussions, students will craft compelling characters, create suspenseful settings, and design captivating plots filled with clues, twists, and red herrings.

Why Attend?

For Students:

• Develop Creativity: Learn how to craft unique characters, settings, and plots that bring stories to life.
• Master Storytelling: Understand the conventions of the mystery genre and how to use them effectively.
• Build Confidence: Share ideas in a supportive environment and gain feedback from expert tutors.
• Prepare for School Success: Strengthen narrative writing skills for NAPLAN and English assessments.

For Parents:

• Encourage Imagination: Support your child in exploring creative writing in an engaging way.
• Educational Benefits: Aligns with the Australian Curriculum, reinforcing skills needed for school success.
• Convenient Online Format: Learn from the comfort of home with flexible access.

What You’ll Learn

• What is Genre? Understand how stories conform to or break the conventions of a given genre.
• Character Development: Create interesting characters and explore their motivations.
• Descriptive Writing: Use ‘show not tell’ and language techniques to add vivid detail to stories.
• Plot and Setting: Generate ideas for plots, settings, and building suspense.
• Mystery Techniques: Learn how to include clues, red herrings, twists, and reveals to craft compelling mystery stories.

Agenda

10:00 AM: Roll Call and Introductions

10:10 AM: Activity 1: Creating Clues and Constructing Characters

11:00 AM: Break

11:10 AM: Activity 2: Building Tension and Writing Settings

12:00 PM: Break

12:10 PM: Activity 3: Final Writing Task

1:00 PM: Workshop Ends

Dates and Times

Online: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

• Thursday, 23rd January 2025

What to Bring

• A device with:
• A functional video camera.
• A microphone for participation.
• Access to Google Classroom for completing tasks in digital workbooks.

What We Supply

• Digital workbooks for all activities.

Pricing

• $30 per student

Limited Spots Available!

Don’t miss the chance to unlock your child’s creative potential. Register today and let them craft their own gripping mystery story!