Australian College of Journalism & Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Education Direct) 

Crime, Mystery and Suspense Writing 

Are you unsure of how to create stories that will have readers sitting on the edge of their seats in suspense, or unsure of the specific details needed to put together a well written crime mystery? Well this distance learning course is for you! Learn how to develop your ideas, create interesting characters, use conflict and develop tension in your stories. 

The Australian College of Journalism and Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Education Direct) Crime, Mystery and Suspense Writing course was designed to teach you everything you need to know from laying out your story to marketing your finished work and building your career as a Writer. 

Recently merged, these companies are now able to provide you with greater training opportunities. The Australian College of Journalism has provided specialist courses for over 20 years, and over that time have become a well known and respected distance education provider. And Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Education Direct) is the world's leading provider of consumer-based distance education. 

A definition: Crime, Mystery and Suspense Writing 

Crime fiction is the genre of fiction that deals with crimes, their detection, criminals, and their motives. (Source: Crime fiction: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

Mystery fiction is a distinct subgenre that entails the occurrence of an unknown event which requires the protagonist to make known (or solve). It is similar to the whodunit in that the clues may often be given to the reader by subtle means. (Source: Mystery fiction: Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) 

Key areas of learning - Crime, Mystery and Suspense Writing 

The benefits 

If you are ready to learn new skills, improve existing skills, make more money, get a better job, launch or advance in a career or start your own business, Thomson Education Direct can help you, as it does thousands of people, year after year. 

• Study at your own place. In the comfort of your own home, while traveling to or from work, or even while you're on holidays. It's up to you. 
• At your own pace. As there are no classes, you work at a pace that suits you, making learning easier. 
• In your own time. You choose when you want to study. Anytime! 
• With qualified tutors. Tutors are qualified in their field with many years of experience. Many are industry leaders, there to provide advice, assess your work and answer your questions. 
• And learning materials are included. Everything you need to successfully complete your course is included, saving you money. 
• At a price you can afford. Courses are competitively priced, allowing you to afford the course you want. 
• With an experienced organisation. Since 1921, Thomson Education Direct has provided quality home training for over 600,000 people. 
• Nationally accredited. Many courses are nationally accredited by ANTA (Australian National Training Authority) and by VETAB (Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board), which means that your course has been prepared to standards accepted by industry and government. 
• Recognition of Prior Learning. Formal recognition for your existing knowledge and skills, so you don't have to spend time having to re learn what you already know, or demonstrate skills you can already perform. 
• Code of Conduct. There is a strict code of conduct and ethics in place to protect you. 

Study at home to get the training you need and the job you want, without leaving your front door. Today, distance learning is recognised as one of the most convenient methods of education. 

Extra learning materials included in the Crime, Mystery and Suspense Writing course 

• Media Directory 

Enrol and pay in full now to receive a 10% discount. 

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All payments are made directly to Cengage Learning (formerly Thomson Education Direct)