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  • There is a term that I throw out repeatedly on Medium and my writing blog. It’s almost everywhere — the title banner, the “about me” page, and most of the blog posts. I’m talking about what I refer to as “Literary True Crime.” It’s a term that lies at the heart of what I want…

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  • Writing to a Convicted Murderer – Part II

    The Crime: Executed follow up to Writing to a Convicted Murder. Read on for tips on writing your letter, including a sample letter to an inmate!

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  • How to Write to a Convicted Murderer

    Think you’re ready to write to a prisoner, someone convicted of a rape, a murder, or worse? Are you unsure? Ask yourself the real reason you want to write to this person. If it’s only to ask about the crime itself in graphic detail, you aren’t ready.

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  • 5 Tips for Social Media for Writers

    Struggling to get that online platform going? Read this for some of our best advice and strategies for using social media to advance your writing!

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  • The Why

    The Why

    But at its heart, the true crime genre is about giving the victims a chance at some kind of future. It may not last. They may once again slide into obscurity. . .

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