Sunday 24 December 2017

Discovering The Essence Of A True Crime Novel

By Jose Barnes


When it comes to writing, there are a number of different genres. Most often, the first of these to come to mind are fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose. While this is the case, there are also others such as that of the True Crime Novel. In most cases, this type story is focused on a story which readers will find particularly interesting, especially when there has been a massive amount of coverage in the media.

Generally, authors working in this genre focus on a specific incident which often includes the perpetrator, victim, date, time and place associated with the crime. While some authors prefer to use the factual information as documented in a case, there are others whom might change the names to protect those involved. In either case, it is important that the primary facts of the case remain the same.

While it can often be hard to relay the essence of a story to readers, authors working in this area tend to do a great job. For, as the stories are about real people, readers can often connect with the victims. Although, those whom write these stories from a speculative point of view as an onlooker may have a more difficult time doing so.

In all cases, it is important to research and understand the facts before writing or publishing a book related to the event. There are other authors whom write about crimes which were either historic in nature or created a precedent. For example, books related to assassinations of presidents and other individuals. Whether these individuals are known as authors or historians, it is even more important that details of which these individuals write be true and accurate.

Most often writers take information from a number of different sources when penning a story of this nature. A good example of this style writing is that of the book Helter Skelter, published in 1974. In this case, the story refers to the Manson Family murders which were carried out by various members at the request of Charles Manson. The book is so enthralling to readers that it still holds the record for being the all time best seller of books of this nature in the United States.

The most exciting books of this nature are often considered those which detail first hand accounts of a crime. In addition, when a court case has ensured and a sentence has been handed down, it is important that those details be included in as interesting a way as possible. For, when readers can put oneself in the court along with the perpetrator and victim, the story becomes even more interesting to the reader.

While novels are often interesting, it should be noted that there have also been articles written by people such as Edmond Pearson which have appeared in a number of high fashion magazines such as Liberty, Vanity Fair nd the New Yorker. In these cases, the stories are generally considered either articles or short-stories depending on how the author chooses to tell the story.

Whether major or minor crimes, many make it onto local and national bookshelves. Depending on the essence of the story, the book may either be placed into fiction or non-fiction categories. Generally, if a story is based on an actual crime and written in first person, it is placed in the non-fiction category. Whereas, if the story has been changed to protect the innocent or for other reasons, it is often considered to be a fictional work based on a true story.




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