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Testimonials

'I loved the course from beginning to end'

Elizabeth P.

 

'Nathan's course gave me a creative boost and the confidence to write a fictional story that came to life with his instruction and guidance'

Paul G.

 

'This is an excellent course which took me from zero to feeling confident about constructing and writing a novel in a matter of weeks'

Richard M.

 

'If you’re looking to discover, nurture, and unleash your inner writer, Nathan's course is an absolute must. He doesn’t just teach you to write; He teaches you to think like a writer, to see stories everywhere, and most importantly, to believe in your own creative potential. I leave with not just better skills, but with a deeper passion for the craft'

Stella S.
 

'This course brought me from "I think I have an interesting story", to "here is my story, how shall I end it?"'

Nancy M.

 

'Nathan's teaching helped me open a door to my genealogical crime-writing potential. An empowering and rewarding course'

Caroline W.

 

'This is a unique opportunity to learn from the master of genealogical crime mystery writing and walk through the steps from the spark of an idea to publishing'

Carrie

 

'Nathan is a superb teacher covering all aspects of writing the genealogical crime mystery genre'

Jennie F.

Genealogical Crime Mystery Writing Course

Want to write your very own genealogical crime mystery?! Now's your chance!

Genealogical crime mystery author, Nathan Dylan Goodwin is offering a course that teaches you how to write in this unique genre. The brand-new and exciting course is delivered live over 7 weeks. Lessons include teaching, workshopping and individual writing assignments.

 

Here's what you'll learn on the course:

Week 1 - Introduction to Genealogical Crime Mysteries: Setting the Scene

  • Understanding the genealogical crime mystery genre

  • Exploration of key elements of the genre

  • Introduce Case Study

Week 2 - Crafting Compelling Characters

  • Creating relatable protagonists / antagonists

  • Genealogist as Protagonist

  • Developing character back stories

  • Characters in the case study

Week 3 - The Art of Setting: Bringing the Past to Life

  • Exploring historical & modern settings.

  • Crafting vivid and immersive descriptions.

  • ​Building plot through character development

Week 4 - Dialogue and Interactions

  • Writing realistic and engaging dialogue

  • Developing relationships through dialogue

  • Historical dialogue

Week 5 - Using Real Genealogy in Fiction

  • Choosing the right records for the story

  • Past or present reveal?

  • Balancing fact and fiction in your writing.

  • Being creative with the records

  • DNA

Week 6 - Unravelling the Past: Plotting Your Mystery

  • Developing a strong plot with twists and turns.

  • Creating suspense and pacing in your narrative.

  • Building tension throughout your narrative.

  • The Genealogist in trouble!

Week 7 - Writing, Editing & Publishing your story

  • Reviewing the elements of a successful genealogical crime mystery.

  • Formatting & editing

  • Publishing information

Spaces will be limited!

Adult Students
Adult Students

The next intake for the course will be in Spring 2025. Please register your interest using the button below to be kept informed of the course developments.

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