eBook Crossroads has resources for all phases of your writing and
research activities: including workshops and writing courses; information
on crime scenes, forensics and the law; and much more...
"Life is denied by lack of
attention, whether it be to cleaning windows or trying to write a
masterpiece."
~ Nadia Boulanger
Recommended Resources
General Resources --
We have listed resources here to assist in honing your craft.
eBook Crossroads Writing Resources
Blood at the Source: Research Tips for Mystery Writers
Wonderful resource site.
John Morgan Wilson.com
Tips on the Craft of Mystery Writing. Answers to common craft questions.
Manuscript Editing.com
Directory of online resources.
Twists, Slugs and Roscoes
A Glossary of Hardboiled Slang
Mystery Writing Creative Business UK
The Mystery of Mystery Writing
The Mysterious Writ
Online writing group.
Mystery Writer Forum
Share trials, tribulations, research problems and triumphs on a supportive,
threaded bulletin board system
Getting Away With Murder
A Short Course on Mystery Writing
Forensics --
There are some really good sites here to help make your crime a realistic
one.
Crime Scene Investigator
A lot of resources to make your crime scene real.
Zeno"s Forensic Site
Extensive information on forensic science, forensic psychiatry and other
aspects of forensic evidence.
FBI
Basic information on their organization.
Firearms Tutorial
This tutorial is designed to give you a working knowledge of the types of
firearms, the types of ammunition used, the nature of injuries that can
be produced in the body, and the investigative techniques employed by the
forensic pathologist in assessing firearms injuries.
The Law--
Laws, procedures and resources to keep your story in line with reality.
Legal Explanations.com
A to Z directory of legal terms. Great resource for mystery writing.
'Lectric Law Library
A wonderfully wacky place with a lot of information.
Crime Scene and Investigation Resources--
Great resources to assist your gumshoe, PI, detective, the little old
lady next door who solves crimes to keep from being bored, or whomever
is going to be your crime solver.
Crime and Clues
The Art and Science of Criminal Investigation. Great site.
Cops 'n Writers
Cops 'n Writers is a consulting service for writers who wish to
incorporate law enforcement elements into their writings.
Latent Print Examination
Fingerprints, palmprints and footprints
Crime Scene Investigations
Investigating the crime scene from start to finish.
Police Writer Association
Knowledge, resources and networking for Police writers.
Types of Wiretaps, Bugs and Methods
Get the scoop on bugging and wiretapping.
Building Fictional Characters --
In this section, you'll find links to
websites, articles and workshops to help you build true-to-life characters.
Four Steps to Characterization
Character Chart 1
Character Chart 2
Character Building Workshop
Research Links --
We have found some great sites to help you do your
research without leaving your computer chairs! Here you will find links
to subjects, including forensics, medicine, history, time periods, and
more There are also romance writing links, romance publishers and writing
courses.
Murder By Proxy
Ezy-Link eBook of resources provides a collection of resources every mystery writer
should have right at their fingertips! Contains information AND close to a thousand
links to the best resources for your mystery writing.
When Rigor Mortis Sets In
Great source for Rigor Mortis information
The Herbal Encyclopedia
An alphabetical listing of healing herbs and other healing information.
History Research Online
A collection of resources for historical research.
Red Inkworks
Technical, Forensic, Background Information and More...
Reference Books
"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it
true. You may have to work for it however."
--Richard Bach
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