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Writing a Sleuth?

A Guide for Writing Fictional Sleuths from a Couple of Real-Life Sleuths

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How a Private Investigator Conducts Surveillances in the Country

Posted by Writing PIs on August 2, 2011

Today we’re guests at Terry’s Place, writer Terry Odell’s blog, where she’s posted our article “Writing Rural Surveillances.” Writing a sleuth who needs to conduct a stakeout in the country? Curious how a private investigator might prepare for such a surveillance? Drop by and check out the article. We’re also giving away a Kindle version of How to Write a Dick: A Guide for Writing Fictional Sleuths from a Couple of Real-Life Sleuths.” If you don’t have a Kindle, no problem. You can download a free Kindle app for your PC or Mac.

Terry’s Place “Writing Rural Surveillances”

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