How to Write a Mystery: a writer’s workshop

Burbank Public Library presents a Burbank READS event

How to Write a Mystery: a writer’s workshop

Join Bruce Cook and Gayle Bartos-Pool for an interactive writing workshop.

• Are you currently working on a book? Bring the first line (or two) and get tips on "The Opening Scene."


• Write out a paragraph synopsis of your novel. What would you tell an editior or agent if they asked, "What's your novel about?"


• Learn how you can narrow the essence of the plot down to a simple paragraph and show the value of having that core on which to build.

Buena Vista Branch Library

300 N. Buena Vista St.

Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 PM

Dr. Bruce Cook is an independent feature film director/writer who has taught at LA film colleges since 1971. He is the author of Philippine Fever, Blood Harvest and the recently released Tommy Gun Tango. He currently teaches film students how to pitch their projects to Hollywood.

Gayle Bartos-Pool is a former private detective and once a reporter for a small weekly newspaper. She is the author of Media Justice and numerous short stories in anthologies.