Crime Scene Clean Up
Editing Services For Crime Writers
Investigator Ballard, signing on for duty!
In crime fiction, the plot is driven by the crime, and the authenticity of that crime is where my particular skill set shines.
As a former police officer, I've spent a decade immersed in law enforcement, investigations, and the criminal justice system. I use that firsthand experience to help authors create realistic and believable narratives. My services are designed to address the specific challenges thriller and mystery authors face, including:
Verifying Accuracy: I’ll review your manuscript to ensure your police procedures and crime scenes are realistic.
Strengthening Characters: I’ll provide feedback on your law enforcement characters’ language and behaviors, ensuring they feel authentic.
Balancing Fact and Fiction: I’ll advise you on when to follow protocol for believability and when to take creative liberties to make your plot more effective.
I offer several services to fit a variety of needs, and I'm always open to discussing specific projects!
“This is like feedback gold for a mystery thriller author like me!”
— Jenifer Ruff, Author of The Atonement Murders
FORENSIC FICTION: Law Enforcement Evaluation
This package provides a comprehensive, in-depth evaluation of your novel’s crime and law enforcement-related elements. You will receive detailed in-text comments and a thorough evaluation letter offering suggestions to enhance the authenticity of police procedures and tactics in your manuscript.
$600
Crime Writer Q & A
Get the answers you need to write with confidence. This 45-minute virtual meeting is a perfect opportunity for you to ask all your technical and procedural questions about law enforcement, investigations, or situational responses. We’ll discuss the legalities of your scenarios and the realism of your scenes, helping you get every detail right.
$30
Plot A Crime Session
Struggling to plot a compelling crime? In this focused 2-hour session, we'll collaborate to outline the perfect (fictional) crime for your novel. We will work together to develop all the essential components of your story—from the victim and suspects to the crucial clues left behind—giving you a solid foundation to build your narrative. After our session, you'll have a complete blueprint for your crime, ready for you to write the rest of the story with confidence.
$100
Real-Life Experience
Nenia was a police officer for ten years before she became disabled. She has advanced training beyond basic patrol work, in topics including investigations, tactics, Active Shooter Response, interviewing techniques, search and rescue, crisis intervention, officer safety techniques, crime scene analysis, drug investigations, courtroom procedures, domestic violence, gender-based violence, and more. At one time, she was even the only active female SWAT Operator in her state!
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