on Anne R Allen:
Historical true crime requires the writer to don a detective’s hat to unearth real details about the case(s), and the research can seem daunting at times. Historical fiction also demands that the writer get his/her facts straight. Today, I offer tips to help you find reliable source material, from which to build a factual narrative.
To write a realistic narrative for historical true crime, research includes:
- Facts of the Case
- Life of Historical Figures (killer, victim(s), family life, etc.)
- Forensics (Fun Fact: Some of the toxicology tests are still used today!)
- Occupations
- Food and Dress
- Wealthy v. Poor (differences in daily life)
- Modes of Transportation
- Investigators (Think: How did the police catch criminals back then?)
- Court System (jurors, sentencing, lawyers, judges, witness testimony, expert witnesses, prosecution’s theory, defense, etc.)
- Prison Life and/or Mental Hospitals
- Burials
You’re awesome, Chris. Thank you! ❤
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You’re welcome, Sue 🤗❤️🤗
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