YA crime and mystery stories are so popular right now, with their fast-paced, fun, emotionally charged stories really engaging younger (and often older) readers. If you’ve ever wanted to write an Agatha Christie style page-turner for a younger audience, this is the workshop for you!
In this two-hour workshop, you’ll learn:
- The basic elements of YA crime and mystery stories
- Why teens love mysteries so much
- How to find the right YA voice and tone
- Why structure and pacing are so important
- How to use narrative drive to keep your readers turning the pages
- How to craft clues and red-herrings to keep your readers guessing
- How to tackle writing age-appropriate darker content for younger readers
- How to conclude your story so it is satisfying
