Gone Editing — Be Back Soon
Summer is here. Bring on the BBQ and beer. But only after I finish a two-month blog-holiday to edit my manuscript The Gene Pool. If you have questions, I’m still available to help. Send an email through the “ask a question” link...
Confessions, Trials, and Fiction
A writer this week asked about the use of confessions in the criminal trial process. A character in the writer’s plot has signed a confession admitting facts necessary for conviction of a crime. The writer wanted a short...
Murder, Manslaughter, or Homicide – What is the difference?
A writer last week asked about the difference between homicide, murder, and manslaughter for a manuscript-in-progress. While these three terms are related, they are not interchangeable. Subtle distinctions exist between the terms...
Sex, Lies And Cyber Exploitation — The Revenge Porn Plot
Characters do the darndest things, especially when there is an emotional break-up involved. Which is why Bruce from Northern California had a question about revenge porn. Is it illegal? Just to be clear, that is a character in...
Search and Seizure and Plots – A Few Tips For Writers (Part 2)
Last week, I covered the basics of search and seizure, the warrant requirement, and limitations imposed by the 4th Amendment. Today’s article explores warrantless search and seizures with examples to consider when developing your...