Crime and punishment

Researching crime can be tricky. Observation and participant observation would be revealing, but they’re not, for obvious reasons, recommended methods. Therefore, you’ll need other ways to find your leads.

There are different types of sources that crime writers can take advantage of. Using a combination of these – and not merely relying on Google – is likely to prove most beneficial. Here are some pointers for where to start:

Library material

Libraries have a lot to offer for crime writers. If you’re new to the subject, learn