Advanced Fiction: Writing the Murder Mystery Novel

Harvard Extension School

CREA E-143

Section 1

CRN 27029

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Murder mysteries have become among the most popular realms of commercial fiction, with an insatiable demand for new titles each year among the millions of the genre's loyal devotees. This course guides students in conceiving their own murder mystery, from plot outline to the execution of a commercially viable first chapter.

Registration Closes: January 22, 2026
Credits: 4

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Term

Spring Term 2026

Part of Term

Full Term

Format

Live Attendance Web Conference

Credit Status

Graduate

Section Status

Open

Instructor Info

David Justin Freed, ALM

Novelist, Screenwriter, and Journalist


Meeting Info

Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm (1/26 - 5/16)

Participation Option: Online Synchronous

Deadlines

Last day to register: January 22, 2026

Prerequisites

At least one advanced writing course, or by prior permission from the instructor.

Notes

This course meets via web conference. Students must attend and participate at the scheduled meeting time. See minimum technology requirements.

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CRN Section # Participation Option(s) Instructor Section Status Meets Term Dates
27029 1 Online Synchronous David Freed Open Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
 Jan 26 to May 16

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