David Pederson: "Taking The Mystery Out Of Writing A Mystery"

Author David Pederson leads a mystery writing workshop.
Are you a M**der mystery enthusiast? Do you pour over who-done-its and wonder how the author did it? In this approximately one-hour workshop, you’ll learn what exactly a mystery is, how to begin writing one, what the five W’s and the one H are, how to set the scene, and ideas for character development. You’ll also receive tips on writing character biographies and have a chance to write some sample paragraphs to get you moving in the right, and the write, direction.
WORKSHOP DETAILS

• Cost: $30 per person.
• Register below.
• Please have paper and pen or an electronic device to write on.
• Refunds will not be issued within one day of the event.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
David S. Pederson has written multiple mysteries, all featuring LGBTQ+ characters. He’s a two-time finalist for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Mysteries. His second book, Death Goes Overboard, was selected by the GLBT Round Table of the American Library Association for the 2018 Over the Rainbow book list. Two of his poems, “My Candle” and “I Never Knew” were used in the 2024 OCTC stage production of “Love Notes Cabaret of Words & Music.” He’s passionate about mysteries, old movies, ocean liners, and reading. He, his husband, and their sweet rescue cats reside in the sunny Southwest.

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