Hello, I'm new - CrimeSpace2024-03-29T07:23:15Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topics/hello-i-m-new?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWelcome, Elliott!I'm Stacy!…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-27:537324:Comment:3592432012-10-27T23:56:31.119ZStacyhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/StacyDeanne
<p>Welcome, Elliott!<br/><br/>I'm Stacy!</p>
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<p>Hope you enjoy it here!</p>
<p>Welcome, Elliott!<br/><br/>I'm Stacy!</p>
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<p>Hope you enjoy it here!</p> Seconding David Simon's Homic…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-27:537324:Comment:3592512012-10-27T20:23:57.868ZKaren Dionnehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/KarenDionne
<p>Seconding David Simon's Homicide. Last spring I was under contract to write a police procedural, and it was fabulously helpful.</p>
<p>Another writer also gave me a tip for the broad outline of a police procedural. She said in every chapter, as the characters are investigating a question, not only do they NOT find the answer to that question, but the chapter raises new ones.</p>
<p>If you think about it, that's exactly the formula followed by all investigative shows. So simple, and so…</p>
<p>Seconding David Simon's Homicide. Last spring I was under contract to write a police procedural, and it was fabulously helpful.</p>
<p>Another writer also gave me a tip for the broad outline of a police procedural. She said in every chapter, as the characters are investigating a question, not only do they NOT find the answer to that question, but the chapter raises new ones.</p>
<p>If you think about it, that's exactly the formula followed by all investigative shows. So simple, and so brilliant!</p> Lee Lofland should be very go…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-26:537324:Comment:3589192012-10-26T17:39:52.846ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
<p>Lee Lofland should be very good. He's a cop. And he answers questions.</p>
<p>Lee Lofland should be very good. He's a cop. And he answers questions.</p> Thanks everyone, I will check…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-26:537324:Comment:3591412012-10-26T15:58:26.867ZElliot Smithhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/ElliotSmith
<p>Thanks everyone, I will check out those books :)</p>
<p>Thanks everyone, I will check out those books :)</p> Welcome to Crimespace, Elliot…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-26:537324:Comment:3589152012-10-26T15:26:10.385ZDavid DeLeehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DavidDeLee
<p>Welcome to Crimespace, Elliot.</p>
<p>I'd suggest you do some research into the areas of police procedure you feel you're lacking. A good start would be Lee Lofland's book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Howdunit-Police-Procedure-Investigation-ebook/dp/B00506VMZ6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1351265063&sr=1-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Howdunit-Police-Procedure-Investigation-ebook/dp/B00506VMZ6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1351265063&sr=1-1</a></p>
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<p>Welcome to Crimespace, Elliot.</p>
<p>I'd suggest you do some research into the areas of police procedure you feel you're lacking. A good start would be Lee Lofland's book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Howdunit-Police-Procedure-Investigation-ebook/dp/B00506VMZ6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1351265063&sr=1-1" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/Howdunit-Police-Procedure-Investigation-ebook/dp/B00506VMZ6/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1351265063&sr=1-1</a></p>
<p>for starters.</p>
<p>Good luck with your writing.</p>
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<p>David DeLee</p> Welcome.
As usual, IJ has hit…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-26:537324:Comment:3589122012-10-26T14:58:53.344ZDana Kinghttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/DanaKing
<p>Welcome.</p>
<p>As usual, IJ has hit the nail on the head. If you're looking to write procedurals, the cops' attitudes and personalities are going to be key. There are no better places to start than with Connie Fletcher's series (especially Pure Cop and What Cops Know) and David Simon's Homicide. All three are somewhat dated now as far as procedures go (about 20 years old), but if you want insights into how cops think and work, they're the gold standard. (I've had this confirmed by several…</p>
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<p>As usual, IJ has hit the nail on the head. If you're looking to write procedurals, the cops' attitudes and personalities are going to be key. There are no better places to start than with Connie Fletcher's series (especially Pure Cop and What Cops Know) and David Simon's Homicide. All three are somewhat dated now as far as procedures go (about 20 years old), but if you want insights into how cops think and work, they're the gold standard. (I've had this confirmed by several cops, so this isn't just a raw plug.)</p>
<p>Have fun and good luck!</p> Welcome!
You will need to d…tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-10-26:537324:Comment:3591312012-10-26T14:06:05.734ZI. J. Parkerhttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/Ingpark
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<p>You will need to do the research. There are some good books on police procedure, and there is the Internet. In general, reading "a few" books is probably not enough. You need to read voraciously in your genre.</p>
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<p>You will need to do the research. There are some good books on police procedure, and there is the Internet. In general, reading "a few" books is probably not enough. You need to read voraciously in your genre.</p>