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• 02/05/2024in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Establishment of the London Police Inspired the Creation of Detectives in British and American Crime Fiction

  Until 1829, crime prevention in London was the responsibility of a cadre of men working for magistrates’ courts, parishes, or local divisions. In response to increasing crime and unrest, a parliamentary committee in 1812 recommended putting a unified force throughout the capital, although the Metropolitan Police wasn’t formed until 1829. Before the...
• 09/04/2024in Writing & Editing Resources

  The Institute of American Indian Arts Nurtures Native American and Indigenous Writers

  The Santa Fe-based Institute of American Indian Arts (“IAIA”) provides a Native American art and culture-centric curriculum. Since 2012, the IAIA has offered a MFA in creative writing. In 2014, IAIA established a bi-annual writers’ festival; and in 2017, it awarded its first Sherman Alexie Scholarship of $7,500 per semester. A Unique Institution IA...
• 22/02/2024in Writing & Editing Resources

  Popular Crime Fiction Sub-Genres

  Crime fiction usually involves solving a mystery or why it occurred (such as “Crime and Punishment” by Dostoevsky and “Chanson Douce” by Leila Slimani). Crime fiction captivates readers by engaging their curiosity and desire to solve puzzles, and providing escapist entertainment that offers a break from their mundane lives or touches an inner fear ...
• 22/01/2024in Writing & Editing Resources

  Take Advantage of the Excellent Guidance provided by The Institute of Children’s Literature

  Children’s literature has been a distinctive genre for more than two centuries. However, it has arguably never been as popular as it is today. For trade-specific knowledge needed to succeed in writing for this genre, you need a reputable source of guidance. About The Institute of Children’s Literature The Institute of Children’s Literature (“...
• 16/07/2023in Writing & Editing Resources

  Getting in Touch with Your Creativity as a Writer

  If you are an avid fiction writer, then you have probably run into the problem of writer’s block once or twice. Lack of inspiration is the most potent enemy to a writer of any kind, but especially to one who relies on original tales and stories of fiction. Still, there are a number of ways...