Murder Mystery Writing Class

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Format: Live Virtual Class
Cost: $200 per person (plus any applicable sales tax*)
Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old

Course Description

In this four-hour virtual course, learn how a writer creates engaging murder mystery stories for books and interactive mystery parties.

Topics include:

  • Creating and maintaining suspense

  • Keeping the audience guessing

  • Developing compelling characters

  • Structuring and working the storyline

  • Starting with the crime: evidence, witnesses, victims, and suspects

  • Building believable motives

  • Interview and interrogation techniques

  • Using real-life people and cases for inspiration

  • Describing investigative techniques accurately

  • Using footnotes and translating computer data output

  • directing and hosting a fictional murder mystery dinner party

By the end of the class, participants will understand the fundamentals of crafting an engaging mystery and how to turn it into an interactive experience.

Instructor

Ivan E. Weich is a licensed private investigator with extensive experience in both civil and criminal investigations, including public benefits fraud, employment actions, harassment, and discrimination.

He has also worked for a large police agency in Southern California as a detective’s aide, with experience in narcotics, vice, homicide, and robbery investigations.

Ivan holds an Associate’s Degree in Administration of Justice and has attended a Reserve Peace Officer Academy. In addition to his investigative work, he has published a fictional murder mystery and has produced multiple murder mystery dinner parties.

Register today as seating is limited to 15 persons. Registration closes on Monday April 20, 2026.

*Washington State residents will be subject to sales tax for any live or recorded performances)