From Badge to Page: Writing Law Enforcement

Mystery & Crime • Research & Forensics • Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Bernard Schaffer, Bruce Coffin, Colin Campbell, Lissa Redmond, Tim O'Mara

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Drawing on their real-world experience in law enforcement, these authors discuss bringing authentic police work to the page. Learn how firsthand knowledge shapes believable characters, realistic investigations, and the details that make crime fiction ring true.

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