Master the art of crafting mysteries that keep audiences on the edge of their seats and producers begging for more.
Date: Sunday, 27 April
Time: 15:30
Room: TBC
Filmed: TBC
What makes audiences choose your crime drama over the others? Join Script Angel founder Hayley McKenzie as she unlocks the vault of secrets behind creating crime stories that don’t just follow the evidence – they set new standards for suspense.
Through compelling examples from film and television’s most gripping crime narratives, Hayley will guide you through the process of crafting stories that are both authentically thrilling and uniquely yours.
You’ll walk away armed with:
- Inside knowledge of real police procedures that lend authenticity to your writing
- Techniques for weaving character development seamlessly into your investigation
- Fresh approaches that dodge tired tropes and breathe new life into the genre
- Strategic insights for finding your story’s perfect tone and format
- Universal mystery-writing tools that elevate tension in any genre
Don’t be just another case file in the slush pile. Join Hayley and learn how to create crime stories that leave audiences dying for more.
Speakers In This Session
Steve Thompson // Screenwriter and Playwright
Currently, Steve is working on the Apple TV thriller “Prime Target” starring Leo Woodhall and developing the Guy Ritchie series “Young Sherlock” for Amazon.
