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Graham Bartlett Crime Fiction Advice is a specialist creative consultancy for crime novelists, non-fiction crime writers, and screenwriters. It is not a general writing-course platform; instead, it focuses on authenticity in police procedure, criminal investigation, forensics, and police culture, offering creators one-to-one consulting, manuscript reviews, and occasional online courses.
The subject matter is highly focused: police procedure, criminal investigation, murder, kidnapping, terrorism, forensics, CSI, cybercrime, surveillance, witness protection, and other professional details relevant to crime narratives. Teaching and consulting are mainly delivered one-to-one, via phone, Zoom, in person, or email. Manuscript reviews include an annotated manuscript, a coverage report, and the option to ask follow-up questions. The site also mentions online one-day workshops and short courses developed in partnership with Jericho Writers, but it currently states clearly that there are “no future courses scheduled.” No certificate or accreditation information is provided, so this is better viewed as creative consultancy and professional accuracy-checking rather than a way to obtain a credential.
The service is led by Graham Bartlett, a former detective who has served as a firearms commander and city police chief, with more than 30 years of policing experience. He is also a Sunday Times bestselling crime author. This background means he understands both real-world policing and the narrative demands of genre fiction. In terms of pricing, one-to-one consultation costs £75/hour; a full manuscript review for an 80k-100k-word manuscript costs up to £1000. Online course pricing is not disclosed, and there are currently no scheduled dates.
Its strengths are its high level of specialist expertise and highly tailored service, making it particularly suitable for authors worried about getting police procedure wrong. Its expert network covers areas such as forensics, counter-terrorism, pathology, toxicology, and criminal intelligence, which adds credibility for complex subject matter. The limitations are the lack of transparency: course outlines, course pricing, payment methods, and refund policies are not shown in the captured text. The service is also clearly oriented toward English-language writing and the UK policing context, so Chinese authors writing stories set in China should be cautious when adapting the advice.
It is best suited to creators writing English-language crime fiction, police procedurals, thrillers, or screenplays, especially those who already have a draft and need to verify details. It is less suitable for users who want a structured introduction to writing fundamentals, need a certificate, or prefer low-cost recorded courses. The text does not provide information on access from China. Zoom calls may be unstable in mainland China, and payment methods are not disclosed. Alternatives to consider include Jericho Writers, Reedsy consultants, Faber Academy, or more general writing-course platforms.
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