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How to Write and Present a Good Speech
As a writer or author you may be asked to speak about your book or business either at a book signing or networking meeting. As a business owner, you may have to make a training presentation about the...
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Crime Writers’ Workshop on Google+
Tonight is the night and I just wanted to send out reminders that there are four ways that you can contact the panel members during tonight’s workshop. 1. Twitter: use hashtag #crimewriterspanel 2....
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Questions to Ask Your Mentor Podcasts
This episode elaborates on the four necessary questions to ask when making your decision. Mentoring Your Muse ~ Questions to ask Your Mentor
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Tips For Writing a Media Release
As a freelance writer or business owner, you know how important marketing and promoting your business is. Well-written marketing materials are a vital part of your effort to help publicize, advertise,...
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Writer Question: Can Police Forcibly Take DNA?
I’ve received questions from writers wondering what ways can their detective obtain DNA. They have also asked, “Can police forcibly take DNA?” I had to admit, I had no clue and turned to Joe Giacalone...
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Great Crime Blogs for Writers
Below is a list of my favorite blogs that I find useful for honing my craft to crime research. If you haven’t come across at least one of the websites below, I’m hoping you can find the listing...
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Doing Time at the Writers’ Police Academy
I’m going to first start off by saying that WPA exceeded my expectations. I first heard about Writers’ Police Academy in 2011. Unfortunately, it wasn’t in my budget, so I was forced to let go and wait...
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The Number One Place to Promote Books
Writers and published authors need to take advantage of the number one method of book selling-the Internet. The Internet is the greatest selling and marketing tool available to an author. There are...
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The Criminal Investigative Function ~ 2nd Edition
With the release of The Criminal Investigative Function: A Guide for New Investigators - 2nd Edition and his retirement from the force, Joe Giacalone is enjoying what it feels like to be a best selling...
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Fallen in the Line of Duty: A Crime Writer’s Lesson
My Palm Springs Writer’s Retreat ~ On the phone with a friend who’s a retired LEO. Talk about research. This round was heart wrenching and educational. In my upcoming book, one of the detectives is...
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Crime Writers’ Panel Now on Google+
As a crime writer, nothing is more frustrating while doing research on the internet and not receiving an answer. And after months of agony, I’d come to the understanding that there are at least two...
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Social Media for the Writer
Crime Writers’ Panel members, Joe Giacalone and Detective Ken Lang take a look at the correct way to use social media.
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Writer Question: Can a Roommate Give Consent to Search Another’s Room ?
Hey, Fellow Crime Writers! Search and seizure can be tricky. And if it’s not done correctly, an investigator will have another set of problems on their hands. Think about some of the crime shows on...
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Crime Writers Panel: Helping Authors in Their Research – Part 2
Today I was invited to write an article for BTS eMag about the Crime Writers’ Panel. Please stop by and check out their blog and other great articles. As a crime writer, I knew too well of the...
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Crime Writers’ Panel ~ The Miranda Rule
Crime Writers’ Panel ~ The Miranda Rule In this video, Joseph Giacalone and Bill Cannon took a moment to help writers understand The Miranda Rule. 1:03 Why do we Have The Miranda Rule 7:35 When Miranda...
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So What IS Forensics? Part II
In So What IS Forensics? Part I John Paolucci introduced us to the basics of forensics. In this post, John will discuss the different types of forensic analyses and comparisons used to help...
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Supporting Indie Authors ~ Give it Your ALL Part 1
I’m such a fan of positivity. If you missed the episode on Supporting Indie Authors, you can click on the pic above and it will take you directly to the show! Stay focused and give it your ALL. A ~...
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