Writing a Detective Novel

A course by Charlie Becerra , Crime Fiction Writer

Crime Fiction Writer. Trujillo, Peru.
Joined April 2021

Discover the elements needed to write mysterious and gripping stories that bring enigmatic characters to life

96% positive reviews (117)
2,584 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Discover the elements needed to write mysterious and gripping stories that bring enigmatic characters to life

Author Charlie Becerra, awarded honorable mention at the 2020 Premio Nacional de Literatura de Perú for his novel Solo vine para que ella me mate, has devoted his career to mastering the art of writing detective novels.

In this course, learn to create suspense, add unexpected twists, and examine the clues of crime novel authors to unravel the mysteries of writing your own story.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 17 downloads

What is a detective novel?
8 minutes, 22 seconds
The storyline
5 minutes, 27 seconds
The "detective"
10 minutes, 0 seconds
The enigma
8 minutes, 17 seconds
The suspects and the clues
7 minutes, 53 seconds
The timeline
7 minutes, 13 seconds
  • 96% positive reviews (117)
  • 2,584 students
  • 15 lessons (1h 34m)
  • 17 additional resources (4 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Lay the groundwork for your own detective novel by giving it a title, establishing the timeline, and writing the opening scene.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who wants to begin their journey into writing crime fiction.

Requirements and materials

No previous experience is needed to take this course, just bring inspiration, creativity, and come ready to learn how to write gripping stories.

For materials, you need a computer, a corkboard, and a notebook.


Reviews

2,584 Students
117 Reviews
96% Positive ratings

Charlie Becerra

A course by Charlie Becerra

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Crime Fiction Writer

Charlie Becerra is an author, writer, and creative director from Lima, Peru. As a writer specializing in crime fiction, he has published multiple books with industry giants like Penguin Random House, Planeta, and more. Charlie can't imagine a more rewarding profession than writing and devotes a large portion of his time to researching real-life crimes and criminal cases to help him create realistic detectives and killers for his stories.

His first novel, Solo vine para que ella me mate, earned him an honorable mention at the 2020 Premio Nacional de Literatura de Perú, and the film rights for it were later bought by a major producer in Los Angeles, California.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    Elements of a detective novel

    • What is a detective novel?
    • The storyline
    • The "detective"
    • The enigma
    • The suspects and the clues
  • U3

    Develop the final project

    • The timeline
    • Subplots
    • The title of your novel
    • The first scene
  • U4

    Final Recommendations

    • The investigation
    • The last fifty pages
    • Keep focus
    • The creative block
  • FP

    Final project

    • Writing a Detective Novel

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Writing a Detective Novel. Writing course by Charlie Becerra

Writing a Detective Novel

A course by Charlie Becerra
Crime Fiction Writer. Trujillo, Peru.
Joined April 2021
  • 96% positive reviews (117)
  • 2,584 students