Berkeley Mystery Writing Intensive

 

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Come meet literary agents, published authors, law-enforcement professionals, and fellow aspiring writers. Get motivated to finish that book and leave with a stand-out agent proposal packet to sell your work!

Edgar-nominated author Cornelia Read presents a two-day workshop for crime fiction writers at Berkeley’s historic Claremont Resort & Spa.


  1. •Find out why storytelling matters in books and movies. Meet an Academy Award–nominated actor/writer/director who is preparing a detective novel for the screen.

  2. •Learn how to knock ‘em dead with that fabulous first sentence, and hook ‘em with your opening chapter.

  3. •Meet a top-selling New York agent to discuss your project and query letter.

  4. •  Hear from law-enforcement professionals.

  5. •Mix and mingle with authors and industry professionals at the Saturday night cocktail party.

  6. •Manuscript review: A published author will review your first chapter and meet with you face-to-face.

Comments from the April workshop...

"Great value and wonderful speakers and moderators!

"The panels were inter-esting, educational and inspiring. Everyone seemed to be getting a lot from the experience and the group size was perfect for a friendly, intimate feel."


Saturday, November 21 & Sunday, November 22, 2009

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Featuring special guest Peter Riegert—actor, director, and screenwriter—who is currently developing the film version of
A Field of Darkness.

Partial scholarships are available to writers who need
them. For details, call Sharon at (510) 525-7059.