All Discussions Tagged 'crime' - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T10:59:46Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=crime&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTrue Crime Writers Call For Submissionstag:crimespace.ning.com,2020-09-24:537324:Topic:4409202020-09-24T21:17:40.113ZMitzi Szeretohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MitziSzereto
<p>Author and anthology editor Mitzi Szereto is currently seeking original true crime stories for the fourth volume in her true crime franchise, <em>THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: PARTNERS IN CRIME. </em>Full details can be found at: <a href="https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/</a></p>
<p>Author and anthology editor Mitzi Szereto is currently seeking original true crime stories for the fourth volume in her true crime franchise, <em>THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: PARTNERS IN CRIME. </em>Full details can be found at: <a href="https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/</a></p> True Crime writers call for submissionstag:crimespace.ning.com,2020-04-30:537324:Topic:4398912020-04-30T18:17:50.227ZMitzi Szeretohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MitziSzereto
<p class="has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color">I’m seeking original new non-fiction true crime pieces for:</p>
<p class="has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color"><strong><em>THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: WELL-MANNERED CROOKS, ROGUES & CRIMINALS</em></strong></p>
<p>Full details available at:</p>
<p><a href="https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/</a></p>
<p class="has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color">I’m seeking original new non-fiction true crime pieces for:</p>
<p class="has-text-color has-very-dark-gray-color"><strong><em>THE BEST NEW TRUE CRIME STORIES: WELL-MANNERED CROOKS, ROGUES & CRIMINALS</em></strong></p>
<p>Full details available at:</p>
<p><a href="https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://mitziszereto.com/call-for-submissions/</a></p> Writers call for submissions: True Crimetag:crimespace.ning.com,2019-01-09:537324:Topic:4365742019-01-09T20:12:58.028ZMitzi Szeretohttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MitziSzereto
<p><strong>Worldwide Call for Submissions: True Crime</strong></p>
<p><strong>Theme: Serial Killers</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Calling all crime writers and crime reporters!</strong></p>
<p>I’m seeking new true-crime stories for an anthology I’m editing for an American publisher. I’d especially like to see stories featuring serial killers from locations outside of the United States. (If you prefer to write about a serial killer who’s extremely well known to American audiences, offer a new…</p>
<p><strong>Worldwide Call for Submissions: True Crime</strong></p>
<p><strong>Theme: Serial Killers</strong></p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>Calling all crime writers and crime reporters!</strong></p>
<p>I’m seeking new true-crime stories for an anthology I’m editing for an American publisher. I’d especially like to see stories featuring serial killers from locations outside of the United States. (If you prefer to write about a serial killer who’s extremely well known to American audiences, offer a new angle on the story.) Material must be factual and fact-checked. I’m looking for well-developed content that offers the reader more than dry reportage.</p>
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<p>Preferred story length: 4,000-8,000 words</p>
<p>One-time payment per story: USD $130 (and 2 print copies of the book)</p>
<p>Contributor fees paid approximately 1 month after publication. (Preferred payment method: PayPal.)</p>
<p>For: Non-exclusive rights with one-year’s exclusivity from date of publication.</p>
<p>No reprints.</p>
<p>Deadline for submissions: May 1, 2019</p>
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<p><strong>Contact me with suggestions and/or queries at:</strong></p>
<p>Submissions4Mitzi @ gmail.com</p>
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<p><strong>Submission requirements:</strong></p>
<p>Stories should be formatted as follows: double-spaced Arial 12-point Word document (<strong><em>sent as attachment</em></strong>). Indent the first line of each paragraph by half an inch. Do not add extra lines between paragraphs or irregular spacing between words or sentences. American spelling and punctuation (i.e. quote marks, etc.). Include your legal name, postal address, and an author bio of 50-100 words written in the third person. No simultaneous submissions please.</p>
<p>In the subject line of your email: <strong>Serial Killers anthology</strong>.</p>
<p>If you don’t receive an acknowledgement within a week of submitting your material, definitely follow up!</p>
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<p>Mitzi Szereto (<a href="https://mitziszereto.com">mitziszereto.com</a>) is a multi-genre fiction and non-fiction author and anthology editor of more than two dozen books including <em>Ladies of Gothic Horror (A Collection of Classic Stories)</em>; <em>Florida Gothic</em>; <em>Getting Even: Revenge Stories; The Wilde Passions of Dorian Gray</em>; <em>Red Velvet and Absinthe; Pride and Prejudice: Hidden Lusts</em> and <em>Thrones of Desire: Erotic Tales of Swords, Mist and Fire.</em> She gives talks and readings at major literature festivals and teaches creative writing around the world, including universities. Follow her on Twitter @<a href="https://twitter.com/MitziSzereto">mitziszereto</a></p> Long Time Not Here (but am back)tag:crimespace.ning.com,2017-10-11:537324:Topic:4271682017-10-11T16:14:04.259ZMarta Stephenshttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Samharper2
<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I'm so excited to have found the link to Crimespace this week. I joined this group several years ago, but seven years ago, due to several critical situations that were beyond my control, I stepped away from writing and all social media. I'm slowing making my way back into the publishing world and all it entails. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends here and meeting several new crime fiction lovers!</p>
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<p>Hi all!</p>
<p>I'm so excited to have found the link to Crimespace this week. I joined this group several years ago, but seven years ago, due to several critical situations that were beyond my control, I stepped away from writing and all social media. I'm slowing making my way back into the publishing world and all it entails. I look forward to reconnecting with old friends here and meeting several new crime fiction lovers!</p>
<p></p> Best crime novels set in the 1960stag:crimespace.ning.com,2016-07-06:537324:Topic:4160742016-07-06T13:33:15.980ZPeter Bartramhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/PeterBartram
<p>I've been asked to write an article on the 10 best crime novels set in the 1960s. I've got my own ideas - but I'd like to hear what other people think. Any suggestions?</p>
<p>I've been asked to write an article on the 10 best crime novels set in the 1960s. I've got my own ideas - but I'd like to hear what other people think. Any suggestions?</p> Is it necessary to 'like' your characters?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2015-08-06:537324:Topic:4091282015-08-06T18:18:17.193ZJ. F. Juzwikhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Crimewriter
<p>I write crime fiction/noir, and since those genres generally involve lawbreakers in some form or another, suffice to say, there are 'bad' guys in my stories. The way I look at it though, is with a realistic point of view. Some 'good' people have serious flaws and some 'bad' people have some nice qualities about them. I believe our characters should reflect that, which brings to mind a question. Do you think it's necessary to like your characters? Do you feel they would come across as…</p>
<p>I write crime fiction/noir, and since those genres generally involve lawbreakers in some form or another, suffice to say, there are 'bad' guys in my stories. The way I look at it though, is with a realistic point of view. Some 'good' people have serious flaws and some 'bad' people have some nice qualities about them. I believe our characters should reflect that, which brings to mind a question. Do you think it's necessary to like your characters? Do you feel they would come across as more genuine to your readers if you do?</p>
<p>Depending on what the makeup of any of your characters is, you don't necessarily have to condone, or like, what they've done or plan to do. But is there something about them (good guys or bad guys) that you can personally relate to or identify with that you try to get across when you create their lives, their thoughts, their perspectives, etc.? Personally speaking, there's a bit of me or someone close to me in every character I write. I enjoy creating their pasts, their presents and especially their futures. I enjoy them--every one. How about you?</p>
<p>Writing crime fiction and the dark genre of noir, I seldom write happy endings, and events and character interactions are rarely uplifting. However, I really do like creating these individuals and try to make them as three-dimensional and tangible as someone I'm sitting next to on a bus. While an actor is in front of the camera, he or she BECOMES the character they are portraying. If the character is distasteful to them, it shows in their performance and we, as their audience, are unable to engage and the film, or TV show, falls flat. I think that while we, as writers, sit in front of the notebook, keyboard, or typewriter, we should take the same approach and put ourselves in our characters' skins, and relish, and be grateful for, the time spent there.</p>
<p>What do you think?</p>
<p></p> Free Criminal Minds coursetag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-10-03:537324:Topic:3974712014-10-03T12:52:59.050ZTansy Bradshawhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TansyBradshaw
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I just came accross this free course called, <a href="https://www.open2study.com/courses/understanding-the-origins-of-crime?nocache=1" target="_blank">Understanding the Origins of Crime</a>, it is run by Griffith University, which is a well-respected university in Queensland, Australia.</p>
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<p>I am just getting into this genre of crime and I thought it would be a good background info course to be able to gain some insight into the mind of a criminal, and use it for…</p>
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I just came accross this free course called, <a href="https://www.open2study.com/courses/understanding-the-origins-of-crime?nocache=1" target="_blank">Understanding the Origins of Crime</a>, it is run by Griffith University, which is a well-respected university in Queensland, Australia.</p>
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<p>I am just getting into this genre of crime and I thought it would be a good background info course to be able to gain some insight into the mind of a criminal, and use it for the stories.</p>
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<p>I enrolled and if you wish to join me, that would be great.</p>
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<p>If you want to follow me you can find me at @tansyjean</p>
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<p>Tansy</p>
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<p></p> British Crime Dramas in the US?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-31:537324:Topic:3864632014-01-31T20:30:24.161ZTom Greerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/TomGreer
<p>Hi, I've just joined and am glad to be part of the community.</p>
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<p>I was wondering whether you get many UK TV crime shows shown in the States? For example, Rebus (from the Ian Rankin novels) set in Edinburgh, Taggart set in Glasgow, DCI Banks (from the Peter Robinson novels) Morse (set in Oxford and from the Colin Dexter novels).</p>
<p>Tom</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/An-Expendable-Spy-Tom-Greer-ebook/dp/B00H13YPBY" target="_blank">An Expendable Spy on…</a></p>
<p>Hi, I've just joined and am glad to be part of the community.</p>
<p></p>
<p>I was wondering whether you get many UK TV crime shows shown in the States? For example, Rebus (from the Ian Rankin novels) set in Edinburgh, Taggart set in Glasgow, DCI Banks (from the Peter Robinson novels) Morse (set in Oxford and from the Colin Dexter novels).</p>
<p>Tom</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/An-Expendable-Spy-Tom-Greer-ebook/dp/B00H13YPBY" target="_blank">An Expendable Spy on Amazon</a></p>
<p></p> Killer Nashvilletag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-01-07:537324:Topic:3848052014-01-07T23:32:47.723ZMike Worleyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/MikeWorley
<p>Does anyone have any experience with the Killer Nashville Conference, held in August each year in (of course) Nashville? I'm thinking of attending this year (only 160 miles away) and wonder about others' experiences.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any experience with the Killer Nashville Conference, held in August each year in (of course) Nashville? I'm thinking of attending this year (only 160 miles away) and wonder about others' experiences.</p> Need to know about blood stains on a sidewalktag:crimespace.ning.com,2013-09-14:537324:Topic:3780262013-09-14T10:04:30.921ZFrank Zubekhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/FrankZubek
<p>Hello</p>
<p>There have been a few changes with me since I was last here.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.frankzubek.net/">www.frankzubek.net/</a></p>
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<p>And I have returned here because I need help.</p>
<p>I'm working on a short story- which is my genre- about a young man who gets shot on a sidewalk. After a few days goes by, one of the mothers, disturbed by the sight of the blood stain on the sidewalk, decides to wash it off herself.</p>
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<p>So I have questions if a few of you…</p>
<p>Hello</p>
<p>There have been a few changes with me since I was last here.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.frankzubek.net/">www.frankzubek.net/</a></p>
<p></p>
<p>And I have returned here because I need help.</p>
<p>I'm working on a short story- which is my genre- about a young man who gets shot on a sidewalk. After a few days goes by, one of the mothers, disturbed by the sight of the blood stain on the sidewalk, decides to wash it off herself.</p>
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<p>So I have questions if a few of you know answers and I'd appreciate the assist</p>
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<p>In a murder- do police still use tape or even chalk to outline the body?</p>
<p>AFTER the body is taken away, do the cops remove the chalk or tape outline or do they leave that to the cleaning crew?</p>
<p>(I'm in Ohio if that helps)</p>
<p>Do the cops call a local crime scene clean up crew to clean up the bloodstains from a murder? Or do they have someone in the department that does that?</p>
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<p>If one were to clean up a bloodstain on their own- what would one use? (And this is a sticking point for the story.... is it possible for whoever normally cleans blood off sidewalks to be so busy they forget this one scene? Or maybe they are overwhelmed and it gets skipped?)</p>
<p>The setting of the scene is mid summer- so its a hot day and it has been a few days since the murder.</p>
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<p>I might also have a few neighbors leave teddy bears and such at the scene as a make shift memorial over a few days which happens with these kinds of crimes.</p>
<p>Typically- who collects up the stuffed animals and candles?</p>
<p>The city? How long is the memorial allowed to remain before they collect the material for disposal?</p>
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<p>If you prefer to answer off board my email is frank.zubek@yahoo.com</p>
<p>Thanks again</p>
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