This year’s Masterclass will be held on Friday 13 September 2013, and will feature an enticing array of speakers and workshop leaders for those who want to sharpen their crime writing knives.

Presented in partnership withThe Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication at The University of Stirling, the event offers a day of lively masterclasses and workshops designed to help aspiring crime-writers develop their talent, technique, and professional savvy.

To get a sense of what the day involves Heather Malcolm, a delegate at last years event, has written a blog on the centre’s website –click here to read.