Mary teaches a simplified structure that can be applied to many genres and subjects, but is rooted in the elements of human nature and the human need for meaning. The principles of short fiction can also be used to develop subplots for longer works of fiction, or to shape and create stand-alone stories based on material that lacks the scope of longer works. Non-fiction Writing Memoirs, Personal Essays And Family Histories. Everyone has a story to tell. Learn how to take your life experienes and thoughts and turn them into dramatic or funny personal essays for magazines, books and newspapers.
Personal essays are also the cornerstone for many family histories.
We have combined our memoir writing class with our essay writing class to give a broader field of instruction to our students. Mystery Writing The Mystery Novel . Learn about the different types of mysteries, the correct POV, planting clues and creating red herrings, creating dynamic openings and plotting for suspense. Author G. Miki Hayden expands on the lessons taught in the basic classes. The advanced class centers on how to market your novel or short mystery fiction, information on agents, contracts, rules.