Crime Writing For Beginners: Video Course
Crime Writing for Beginners: Video Course
About this course
Want to craft a page-turning crime novel that keeps readers hooked? Our Crime Writing for Beginners video course, taught by bestselling author and former police chief Graham Bartlett, is your essential guide to getting started writing compelling crime fiction. Whether you’re starting your first novel or refining your crime-writing skills, this 6-part course gives you insider knowledge to craft authentic, thrilling crime novels that stand out. You can either purchase this course as a one-off, or gain access to all of our self-paced video courses via Premium Membership, which starts at just £15/month.
Learn to write gripping crime fiction
“Having struggled on my own journey to become a published author, I know the value of having a trusted and supportive ally while battling through the loneliness and self-doubt of writing. We will go on your writing journey together, learning from the mistakes I made and using your strengths to write a book you will be proud of.”
– Graham Bartlett, course tutor and author
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At Jericho Writers, we’re a team of Big 5 published authors who’ve been exactly where you are now. We bring this experience together with expert tutors like Graham to create the best courses available. For over two decades, our approach has helped authors launch their careers, sign with top literary agents and even go on to become Sunday Times Bestsellers.
Graham Bartlett was Brighton and Hove Police’s Chief Superintendent, a senior homicide detective and a public order and firearms commander before becoming a best-selling crime fiction and non-fiction author. His debut non-fiction, ‘Death Comes Knocking’, written with Peter James, was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. As a police procedure and crime advisor, Graham works with over 150 authors and TV writers, helping them inject authenticity into their work.
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How do I get more feedback on my work in the forums?
As the old saying goes, give and you shall receive. If you comment on someone’s post with helpful feedback, they will be more likely to comment on your post. It’s worth mentioning that the threads in Townhouse with the most recent replies get moved to the top of the forum, so if you don’t have any feedback on your post you are welcome to reply to your thread with the word ‘Bump’ – but please don’t do this more than once per week to give everyone a fair chance.
Who is the Crime Writing For Beginners video course suitable for?
This course is suitable for writers who are just dipping their toe into the world of crime writing, or want a refresher on the basics. It is an entry-level course that aims to get you ready to begin drafting your first crime novel. Those with crime writing experience will still benefit, though you may prefer Graham’s more intensive Writing Crime and Thriller Novels tutored course, which includes close mentoring from Graham himself.
How long will I have access to the course content?
If you join us as a Premium Member, you will continue to have access to the course videos, PDF guide, and forums for as long as you remain a Premium Member. If you purchase just this course, you will have access to the course content for 1 year from the date of your purchase. Once this year is up, your access will expire and you will need to either purchase the course again or join us as a Premium Member in order to regain access.
Will I receive feedback from the course tutor?
No. This is a self-paced video course, in which you are encouraged to share your work in the designated forum for peer-to-peer feedback. If you are looking to receive personalised feedback from Graham Bartlett, you can either take his tutored Writing Crime and Thriller Novels course, which includes close mentoring, or you can book one-on-one mentoring with him to support your learning here.
When will I get access to the content?
The course will be released on 25 February 2025. From that date, as long as you’re a Premium Member you will receive instant access to all 6 lessons. If you have chosen to purchase just this course rather than opting for Premium Membership, you’ll have access to the course for 1 year from the date of your purchase. After this period, your access will expire and you will need to either purchase again or join as a Premium Member in order to re-gain access.