Fact-Checking Your Writing: The Small Errors Readers Always Notice

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics
2010
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Even small factual errors can break a reader’s trust. Experienced law enforcement professionals explain the inaccuracies they see most often in crime fiction and nonfiction and why those details matter. This session shows writers how to verify information, check assumptions, and research responsibly so stories feel grounded, informed, and believable.

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