{"product_id":"tea-sympathy-and-cyanide-writing-the-cozy-mystery","title":"Tea, Sympathy, and Cyanide: Writing the Cozy Mystery","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writerhouse.org\/event-6779508\" title=\"Link to Register for Cozy Mystery Writing Class\"\u003eRegister at WriterHouse \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn-Person at WriterHouse (Charlottesville, VA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSaturdays, October 10 \u0026amp; October 17, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTime:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (EST)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever found yourself curled up with a cozy mystery, solving the puzzle before the sleuth does, and thought,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I would love to write one of these\"\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9a4b5cacda2d35d4-31\"\u003eCozy mysteries are so much more than mere escapism.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-26 citation-end-26\"\u003eThey are a unique alchemy: the intellectual satisfaction of a classic puzzle seamlessly paired with the emotional comfort of justice restored.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn this intensive, two-part seminar, we are going to peek behind the curtain and explore exactly how this beloved genre is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat We Will Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9a4b5cacda2d35d4-32\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Anatomy of a Cozy:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-25 citation-end-25\"\u003eWe will examine the non-negotiable tropes of the genre, from the intrepid amateur sleuth and the closed-circle setting to the strict rule of off-page violence and building a vibrant, eccentric cast of suspects.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9a4b5cacda2d35d4-33\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstructing the Puzzle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-24 citation-end-24\"\u003eWe will roll up our sleeves and tackle the mechanics of plotting a murder, planting fair-play clues, and weaving effective red herrings.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9a4b5cacda2d35d4-34\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Heart of the Story:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-23 citation-end-23\"\u003eWe will explore how to integrate the essential, heartwarming subplots—like perfecting a culinary recipe, restoring a vintage needlework project, or wrangling a neighborhood cat—that give a cozy mystery its signature charm.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_9a4b5cacda2d35d4-35\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-22 citation-end-22\"\u003eWhether you are an established author looking to pivot into a new genre or a brand-new writer drawn to the charm of the amateur sleuth, this workshop will equip you with the structural tools and market insights needed to craft your own compelling whodunit.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writerhouse.org\/event-6779508\" title=\"Link to Register for Cozy Mystery Writing Class\"\u003eRegister at WriterHouse \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andilit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49328218177755,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/5443\/0683\/files\/lydia-norstad-lOssrZstDhQ-unsplash.jpg?v=1789747901","url":"https:\/\/andilit.com\/products\/tea-sympathy-and-cyanide-writing-the-cozy-mystery","provider":"Andilit ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}