Crime Writing Workshop

Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.

The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise. Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.

Only ten places available on this workshop.

Starting Monday 7th December 2026 at 7.00pm for two weeks, ending on Monday 14th December 2026

Time shown: Greenwich Mean Time

If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]

Workshop fee: £59.99

(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)

Workshop Leader

Graeme Cumming

Graeme Cumming is the author of the Rand Scott crime thrillers – a gritty blend of action and dark humour. His novel, Borderline, won the 2026 Bronze Noose Award for the Best Crime/Thriller novel.

A familiar face at book festivals, Graeme has given talks, appeared on panels and interviewed authors. He has a wide and varied taste in fiction, but a particular leaning towards the darker side – though he’s very pleasant when you meet him.

For more information about Graeme, you can check his website www.graemecumming.co.uk.

Workshop Outline

In this new and exciting workshop you will take a look at the different types of crime writing and what makes a compelling crime story. More details to follow.

This workshop is run by Esther Chilton T/as The Writers Bureau.

By taking part in this workshop you will:

  • meet other writers on the same journey as you

  • have time to ask questions

  • learn about the different types of crime story

  • discuss what ingredients make up a good crime story

  • find out how to construct a compelling plot

  • gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.

Monday 7th and 14th December 2026 at 7.00PM

Workshop fee: £59.99

  • Find out about the different types of crime genres

  • Learn about the essential ingredients needed to make a compelling crime story

  • Start plotting your own crime story

  • Maximum number of 10 people

  • Notes emailed to you after each session