Task
You are a screenwriter and you have been invited to write the short blurb for your new murder mystery TV series. Work with a partner.
Read about some tips for blurb writing here blurb.com.
Write down your ideas for the mystery. Complete the table.
You don’t have to write the whole mystery, but it’s a good idea to have lots of details.
Then you can choose the most important ones to write your blurb.
| When does it happen (now / 1900s etc.) |
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| Main characters | 1. 2. 3. |
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| Minor characters | 1. 2. 3. |
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| Where does the mystery take place | |||||||
| Who is murdered | |||||||
| How (weapon) | |||||||
| Investigating detective | |||||||
| Suspects |
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With your partner, decide which information you will include.