MURDER MYSTERY WRITING

The Murder Mystery Writing course is now available

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 Learn to Write Murder Mysteries That Keep Readers Guessing: Plot Twists, Red Herrings, Killer Characters...

Whether you're writing your first murder mystery or refining your next bestseller, this course gives you the tools to craft page-turning stories full of suspense, emotion, and unforgettable twists.

A Complete Online Course for Mystery Writers

🕵️‍♂️ 38 lessons totaling over 6
hours of video

🔍 Workbook exercises for
every lesson

🧩Audio MP3 files for all lessons

🕵️‍♂️ Transcripts for all lessons

🔪 Lifetime access

Why is Flo Trouché-Curreri Qualified to Teach You?

Flo Trouche-Curreri worked with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department in the Felony Fugitive Division and completed coursework in Administration of Justice, earning POST certifications in Powers of Arrest and Firearms. Her training also includes courses in profiling, fingerprint analysis, and forensics taught by a forensics etomologist, as well as hands-on experience through law enforcement ride-alongs.

What You'll Learn

🕵️‍♂️ How to craft unforgettable detectives, killers, and suspects.

🔍 The psychology behind motive, misdirection, and suspense.

🧩 How to design red herrings that feel real - not forced.

🔪 Mastering character arcs, dialogue, forensic clues, and final reveals.

This Course is For You If:

🕵️‍♂️ You are a writer starting or struggling with writing a murder mystery.

🔍 You are a novelist or screenwriter looking for stronger character and plot tools.

🧩 You are a fan of crime fiction ready to write your own gripping tale.

🔪 You want to create emotionally satisfying, twist-filled stories.

This Course is NOT For You If:

🕵️‍♂️ You want to just start writing without learning the basics of mystery writing.

🔍 You are a novelist already familiar with how law enforcement and forensics work.

🧩 You are not interested in writing a murder mystery.

🔪 You already think you know all there is to know.

Follow the Course and By the End You Will Have:

🕵️‍♂️ A full cast of layered characters.

🔍 A mystery with emotional stakes and logical twists.

🧩 A story outline that hits all the right beats.

🔪 Confidence to finish your novel, or start the next.

Start Writing the Mystery You Were Meant to Tell
Don't just read murder mysteries. Write One.

Get Lifetime Access To All 38 Lessons Totaling Over 6 Hours of Video

Sample Lesson

Course Outline

Part I: Foundations of the Murder Mystery

Lesson 1: Introduction to Murder Mysteries - History and Evolution

Lesson 2: Understanding the Role of Characters in Murder Mysteries

Lesson 3: Basics of Murder Mystery Characters

Lesson 4: The Crime - Types of Murder and Motives

Part II: Core Character Design

Lesson 1: Establishing Motivations and Backstories

Lesson 2: Building Backstories - Adding Depth to Your Characters

Lesson 3: Establishing Motivations - Why Characters Act the Way They Do

Lesson 4: Designing Character Arcs and Development

Lesson 5: Utilizing Character Arcs and Development

Lesson 6: Ensuring Character Consistency and Authenticity

Lesson 7: Balancing Character Traits for Suspense and Surprise

Part III: Developing Key Roles

Lesson 1: Crafting Intriguing Protagonists and Detectives

Lesson 2: Crafting a Captivating Detective

Lesson 3: Role of the Detective - Techniques and Strategies

Lesson 4: Developing a Complex Antagonist

Lesson 5: Designing the Perfect Villain - Murderers and Their Motives

Lesson 6: Developing Complex Antagonists and Villains

Lesson 7: Building a Believable Victim

Lesson 8: Creating Complex Victims with Depth

Lesson 9: Creating Multidimensional Suspects

Lesson 10: Developing a Compelling Ensemble of Suspects
Lesson 11: Creating a Believable Suspect List
Lesson 12: Building Dynamic Supporting Characters

Part IV: Deepening Character Interactions

Lesson 1: Relationships and Conflicts Among Characters

Lesson 2: Writing Realistic Dialogue and Interactions

Lesson 3: Profiling Suspects - Psychological and Behavioral Analysis

Part V: Weaving Characters Into Plot

Lesson 1: How to Make Every Character Essential in Your Murder Mystery

Lesson 2: Integrating Characters into Plot Twists

Lesson 3: Utilizing Red Herrings and Misdirection in Character Development

Lesson 4: Plot Twists and Red Herrings - Keeping the Reader Guessing

Lesson 5: Evolving Characters - How They Change Throughout the Mystery

Part VI: Investigative Mechanics

Lesson 1: Anatomy of a Murder Scene

Lesson 2: Forensic Science in Murder Investigations

Lesson 3: The Art of Interrogation and Witness Interviews

Part VII: Climax and Resolution

Lesson 1: Writing Techniques for Building Suspense and Tension

Lesson 2: Crafting a Satisfying Resolution

Part VIII: Murder Mystery Thrillers vs. Cozy Mysteries

Lesson 1: Murder Mystery Thrillers vs. Cozy Mysteries, Part I

Lesson 2: Murder Mystery Thrillers vs. Cozy Mysteries, Part 2

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Plus Bonus Exercises to Create Your Own Novel

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